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Pitiwella Beach

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

The bar is located right on the Pitiwella Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Amaranthe Beach Cabanas is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.3

/ 10 Good

#126 out of 235
in Boossa

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About

Pitiwella 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 102.7 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Boossa settlement, just 1.1 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 quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Pitiwella Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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

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

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mahamodara Beach, which has a rating of 7.3.

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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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Beach overall scores

Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Good

6.6/10

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Pitiwella Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Boossa, 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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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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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 - narrow

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There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Pitiwella Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Pitiwella Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Amaranthe Beach Caba...• 2 min walk
Luna Beach Restauran...• 2 min walk
Brother's Beach Bar...• 2 min walk
Miracles Seafood Res...• 2 min walk

Attractions

PITIWELLA TOURIST ZO...• 3 min walk
Boossa Beach• 14 min walk
Meeran Mosque• 15 min walk
Frontiersmen LK• 23 min walk

Transport

KTY• 16.1km
Pitiwella• 3 min walk
Ginthota• 15 min walk

Localities

Boossa• 1.1km
Colombo• 102.7km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Pitiwella 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 Pitiwella Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pitiwella 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 Pitiwella Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

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

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Pitiwella Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Pitiwella 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 sharp.

Is the Pitiwella 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 Pitiwella Beach?

The bar is located right on the Pitiwella Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Amaranthe Beach Cabanas is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Pitiwella Beach from parking?

The Pitiwella 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 Pitiwella Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Pitiwella Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are PITIWELLA TOURIST ZONE located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Pitiwella 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?

Pitiwella 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.Pitiwella 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.