Paiyagala South

Payagala beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Payagala beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Matara Kade is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

6.9

/ 10 Good

#178 out of 235
in Maggona

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Payagala beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 178th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 47.1 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Maggona settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Payagala beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. .

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

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Katukurunda Beach, which has a rating of 7.4.

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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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Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Tolerable

4.6/10

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Payagala beach is located in Sri Lanka within Maggona, 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

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - narrow
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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What to do in Payagala beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Payagala beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Payagala 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!

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Matara Kade• 6 min walk
Isuru Malli Hotel• 6 min walk
vayoo Payagala• 8 min walk
The Kesta Kafe• 9 min walk

Attractions

Mountain and Road bi...• 22 min walk
Nature Tour• 24 min walk
Kalamulla Beach• 24 min walk
Kudawa beach• 3km

Transport

BJT• 12.3km
Payagala Station Roa...• 5 min walk
Payagala North Railw...• 3 min walk

Localities

Maggona• 2.9km
Colombo• 47.1km

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

The coastline of Payagala 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 Payagala beach?

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

The Payagala beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Is the Payagala beach good for swimming?

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

Payagala 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 Payagala 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 gentle.

Is the Payagala 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 Payagala beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Payagala beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Matara Kade is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

How far is the Payagala beach from parking?

The Payagala 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 Payagala beach?

There are 4 attractions near Payagala beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mountain and Road bike tour & Bikes and Apartment rent / Sri Lankan Food Demonstration Home located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Payagala 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?

Payagala 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.Payagala 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.