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Warahena beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Warahena beach?

The bar is located right on the Warahena beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Warahena Beach Hotel is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Senior friendly

6.8

/ 10 Good

#189 out of 235
in Bentota

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Warahena beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 189th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 61.7 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Bentota settlement, just 2.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright 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, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Warahena beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

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.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ventura Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

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Historical

+32 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

3.8 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

Good

7.3/10

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Warahena beach is located in Sri Lanka within Bentota, 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

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Warahena Beach Hotel• 5 min walk
Rockside Beach Resor...• 9 min walk
Chefs Curry Bowl• 12 min walk
Amal Restaurant & Ba...• 16 min walk

Attractions

Mindfulness class• 4 min walk
Induruwa Beach• 18 min walk
Bentota beach• 21 min walk
Прибрежные Камни для...• 25 min walk

Transport

BJT• 29 min walk
O.W.K.Shopping Centr...• 3.4km
Induruwa Railway Sta...• 21 min walk

Localities

Bentota• 2.3km
Colombo• 61.7km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Warahena beach?

The coastline of Warahena 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 Warahena beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Warahena beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Warahena beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Warahena 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.

Is the Warahena 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 gentle.

Is the Warahena 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 Warahena beach?

Warahena beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Warahena beach?

The bar is located right on the Warahena beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Warahena Beach Hotel is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Warahena beach from parking?

The Warahena 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 Warahena beach?

There are 4 attractions near Warahena beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mindfulness class located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Warahena beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Warahena 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?

Warahena beach (Sri Lanka) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Warahena 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.