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South Beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 22th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 118.6 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Kathaluwa settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
South Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Koggala Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
South Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Kathaluwa, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Rumassala 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Kabalana 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Ahangama 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Habaraduwa 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Goviyapana 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Denuwala 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Midigama 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise water
Midigama 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Talpe 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Talpe 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Weligama 2.6 km
What to do in South Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that South Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The South Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For sunbathing and relaxing, South Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The South Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.
The waves in the South Beach are usually strong.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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.
The following features add extra points:
The bar is located right on the South Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sunset Beach by South Lake Resort is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
The South 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.
There are 4 attractions near South Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ashintha Tours & Taxi Service Koggala located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in South 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.
South Beach (Sri Lanka) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call South Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Pasikuda 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Unakuruwa 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Mirissa 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kinniya 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Weligama 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Trincomalee 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright sand
Rekawa 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Nilaveli 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Ahungalla 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
Dehiwala 1.1 km
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