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

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Heenwella beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Heenwella beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Heenwella beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.Heenwella beach is fully protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Heenwella beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Heenwella 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Heenwella beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

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

The bar is located right on the Heenwella beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Haus am Meer "Wilde Ananas" is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

How far is the Heenwella beach from parking?

The Heenwella 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 Heenwella beach?

There are 4 attractions near Heenwella beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Thalpe Beach located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Heenwella 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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Heenwella beach

Habaraduwa West, Sri Lanka

7.6

#96 out of 235 in Talpe 2

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Talpe • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Olympic Ground Unawatuna

5.1km

Playground Bataduwa Rathanajothi Playground

7.4km

Playground විදුහල් ක්‍රීඩාපිටිය

8.3km

Playground Animals

8.5km

Playground Waliwaththa Ground වැලිවත්ත පිට්ටනිය

8.6km

Playground N&N cool Mechanic

8.6km

Playground Galle Foot Ball Ground

9km

Athletic Field Galle International Cricket Stadium - ගාල්ල ජාත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

9.1km

Park World Of Outdoor Galle Galle Show Room

960m

Hiking Area Public Access to Turtle Beach

2.6km

Park Turtle Beach

2.8km

Hiking Area Vijaya beach

2.9km

Hiking Area Makahiya base camp

4.2km

Park Green View

5.1km

Park Raju Herbal & Spice Garden

5.1km

Hiking Area View point Rumassala cliff

5.4km

Park Rumassala Sanctuary

5.9km

Restaurant JH Beach House

9.8 - Exceptional 270m

Restaurant Haus am Meer "Wilde Ananas"

9.2 - Excellent 980m

Restaurant Persian Kitchen (BBQ)

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant OYO 421 New Beach View Hotel

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Cafe Pala cafe

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Restaurant Beach House

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Mumbo Jumbo Beach Restuarant

8 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Wiener Dschungel restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Wijaya Beach Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Supermarket Damindu Food Corner

2.7km

Supermarket Thilak Store

3.9km

Supermarket Onara Food City

5.4km

Supermarket Foodcity Wage

5.4km

Supermarket One Stop Food City

5.6km

Supermarket Fairdeal Signature Store

5.9km

Supermarket Cargills Food City (Express) - Nugaduwa Fairway

6.6km

Supermarket Y. R. Food City Dewata

6.9km

Supermarket Zain Super Center

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Thalpe Beach

230m

Tourist Attraction Talpe Rock Pool Beach

410m

Tourist Attraction Natural Pool Thalpe

410m

Tourist Attraction Sea Turtle Hatchery - Habaraduwa

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Kalapuwa

6.8 - Good 2.8km

Tourist Attraction The Palm Rope Swing

3.3km

Wedding Venue Sevonra

8.4 - Very good 3.8km

Museum Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Stilt Fisherman

7.6 - Very good 4.5km

Historical Landmark Galle Lighthouse

8.4km

Historical Landmark Galle Fort Clock Tower

9.1km

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About

Heenwella beach is located on the Laccadive Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 96th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 115 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Talpe settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

5.4 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

2.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Talpe • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Olympic Ground Unawatuna

5.1km

Playground Bataduwa Rathanajothi Playground

7.4km

Playground විදුහල් ක්‍රීඩාපිටිය

8.3km

Playground Animals

8.5km

Playground Waliwaththa Ground වැලිවත්ත පිට්ටනිය

8.6km

Playground N&N cool Mechanic

8.6km

Playground Galle Foot Ball Ground

9km

Athletic Field Galle International Cricket Stadium - ගාල්ල ජාත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

9.1km

Park World Of Outdoor Galle Galle Show Room

960m

Hiking Area Public Access to Turtle Beach

2.6km

Park Turtle Beach

2.8km

Hiking Area Vijaya beach

2.9km

Hiking Area Makahiya base camp

4.2km

Park Green View

5.1km

Park Raju Herbal & Spice Garden

5.1km

Hiking Area View point Rumassala cliff

5.4km

Park Rumassala Sanctuary

5.9km

Restaurant JH Beach House

9.8 - Exceptional 270m

Restaurant Haus am Meer "Wilde Ananas"

9.2 - Excellent 980m

Restaurant Persian Kitchen (BBQ)

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant OYO 421 New Beach View Hotel

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Cafe Pala cafe

10 - Exceptional 2.1km

Restaurant Beach House

9 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Mumbo Jumbo Beach Restuarant

8 - Very good 2.2km

Restaurant Wiener Dschungel restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Wijaya Beach Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Supermarket Damindu Food Corner

2.7km

Supermarket Thilak Store

3.9km

Supermarket Onara Food City

5.4km

Supermarket Foodcity Wage

5.4km

Supermarket One Stop Food City

5.6km

Supermarket Fairdeal Signature Store

5.9km

Supermarket Cargills Food City (Express) - Nugaduwa Fairway

6.6km

Supermarket Y. R. Food City Dewata

6.9km

Supermarket Zain Super Center

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Thalpe Beach

230m

Tourist Attraction Talpe Rock Pool Beach

410m

Tourist Attraction Natural Pool Thalpe

410m

Tourist Attraction Sea Turtle Hatchery - Habaraduwa

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Kalapuwa

6.8 - Good 2.8km

Tourist Attraction The Palm Rope Swing

3.3km

Wedding Venue Sevonra

8.4 - Very good 3.8km

Museum Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Museum

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Stilt Fisherman

7.6 - Very good 4.5km

Historical Landmark Galle Lighthouse

8.4km

Historical Landmark Galle Fort Clock Tower

9.1km

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Talpe • 1000m

Main locality of province

Colombo • 115km

Transport

Airport

KTY • 1.3km

Bus Station

Habaraduwa Bus Stand • 2km

Train Station

Talpe • 1.1km

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7.6 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.6 Very good

Jason Rivers.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a picturesque destination with a serene ambiance. The gentle breeze adds to the tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place to unwind and relax. The scenery is breathtaking and the sounds of the waves are soothing to the soul. It's a perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature.

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Elias Rivers

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

2 Very poor

The beach fails to impress with its lack of noteworthy sights.

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Ethan Rivers

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is a safe haven for all to enjoy a refreshing swim, and a perfect spot for a family getaway. The weekdays offer a serene atmosphere with fewer crowds, while holidays can get busy with many visitors. Take pleasure in the tranquil surroundings and soak up the sun, as you relish the beauty of this picturesque location.