Palatupana

Yala Beach

Good for Relax

6.5

/ 10 Pleasant

#216 out of 235
in Palatupana

About

Yala Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 216th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 188.6 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Palatupana settlement, just 2.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Yala Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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Historical

+31 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

4.4 M/S

Wind

+30 ^oC

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Yala Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Palatupana, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"This beach in Sri Lanka is definitely one of the best I've been to, and it stands out with its beautiful golden sand. It's definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for a relaxing day by the sea."

Prashan Madhuri

"Ah, the beautiful and natural Fisheries Harbour. What a delightful place to spend a day baking in the sun and dodging the constant stream of tourists. The pristine waters and soft sand make for a picturesque backdrop, but let's be real, the real attraction here is the opportunity to people-watch. From the overly-tanned retirees to the screaming children, there's never a dull..."

Avery Llewellyn.

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"This beach in Sri Lanka is definitely one of the best I've been to, and it stands out with its beautiful golden sand. It's definitely worth a visit for anyone looking for a relaxing day by the sea."

Prashan Madhuri

Avery Llewellyn.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Cover and water

cover
- Bright sand
- Sea bottom - Sand
swimming details
- Good for swimming
- Depth increase - smooth
water
- Turqoise blue
- Normal water, medium transparency

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

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Transport Localities

Transport

WRZ• 21.4km
Tissamaharama Bus St...• 15.5km
Beliatta• 80.7km

Localities

Palatupana• 2.7km
Colombo• 188.6km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Yala Beach?

The coastline of Yala Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Yala Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Yala Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Yala Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Yala Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Yala Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Yala Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Yala Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Yala Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Yala Beach.

How far is the Yala Beach from parking?

The Yala Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Yala Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Yala Beach is April. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is September with air temperature 29°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Yala Beach (Sri Lanka) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Yala Beach (Sri Lanka) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.