Galle

Mahamodara Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mahamodara Beach?

The bar is located right on the Mahamodara Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Abeyrathna Family Restaurant with BBQ and Cafe is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

Senior friendly

7.3

/ 10 Good

#126 out of 235
in Galle

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Mahamodara Beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 126th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 106.3 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Galle settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline 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, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Mahamodara Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. .

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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Beach of Bonavista, which has a rating of 7.6.

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Historical

+31 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

3.3 M/S

Wind

+30 ^oC

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

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Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

3.5/10

Amenities

Frustrating

3.7/10

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Mahamodara Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Galle, 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.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - sufficient

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Abeyrathna Family Re...• 15 min walk
DiNi Galle• 18 min walk
Bommu Lounge & Bar a...• 27 min walk
KiXi• 2.5km

Attractions

Eminent sri lanka to...• 5 min walk
BTR SL• 19 min walk
Taprobane Ayurvedic...• 21 min walk
Dadalla beach• 24 min walk

Transport

KTY• 12.3km
Siyambalagahawatta• 2 min walk
Galle Railway Statio...• 27 min walk

Localities

Galle• 2.2km
Colombo• 106.3km

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

The coastline of Mahamodara Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively 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 Mahamodara Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Mahamodara Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Mahamodara Beach good for swimming?

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

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

Is the Mahamodara Beach good for families?

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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Mahamodara 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.

What are the key audiences of Mahamodara Beach?

Mahamodara Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

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

The bar is located right on the Mahamodara Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Abeyrathna Family Restaurant with BBQ and Cafe is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Mahamodara Beach from parking?

The Mahamodara 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Mahamodara Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Mahamodara Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Eminent sri lanka tours located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Mahamodara 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?

Mahamodara Beach (Sri Lanka) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.