Katukurunda

Avani Kalutara

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There is no restaurant or bar directly on Avani Kalutara.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Silva restaurant is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

6.8

/ 10 Good

#189 out of 235
in Katukurunda

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Avani Kalutara 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 42.6 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Katukurunda settlement, just 1.3 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 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.

Avani Kalutara shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, 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 Katukurunda Beach, which has a rating of 7.4.

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Historical

+31 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

3.1 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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Avani Kalutara is located in Sri Lanka within Katukurunda, 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
- Entrance for hotel guests only
- Private hotel beach
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - sufficient
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Silva restaurant• 7 min walk
Red Lobster Restaura...• 7 min walk
Atempause Coffeeshop...• 8 min walk
FEEL Cafe Lagoon• 11 min walk

Attractions

kalutara south new b...• 7 min walk
Kaluthara Beach• 22 min walk
Kalutara Bodhiya (Ih...• 27 min walk
NIHS පූජනීය දිය පොකු...• 2.3km

Transport

BJT• 16.9km
Holy Cross Bus Stop• 12 min walk
Katukurunda Railway...• 16 min walk

Localities

Katukurunda• 1.3km
Colombo• 42.6km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Avani Kalutara?

The coastline of Avani Kalutara 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 Avani Kalutara?

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

Is the Avani Kalutara good for swimming?

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

The waves in the Avani Kalutara are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Avani Kalutara good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Avani Kalutara 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 Avani Kalutara?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Avani Kalutara.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Silva restaurant is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

How far is the Avani Kalutara from parking?

The Avani Kalutara 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 Avani Kalutara?

There are 4 attractions near Avani Kalutara that are popular with travelers. The nearest are kalutara south new beach located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Avani Kalutara?

The month with the highest temperature in Avani Kalutara 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?

Avani Kalutara (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.Avani Kalutara (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.