The Polhena beach used to be less popular compared to the other beaches like Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa, which basically serve as the tourist magnets. But nowadays, you would find this beach crowded to the brim too, specially during the December season.
But nevertheless, that should not keep you away from visiting this blissful place. A weekday visit would be just fine, or you know, during the off season.
'Paradise on earth' is a tag line used by people all over the world in order to attract more tourists to visit that place. But we find that only a few of those places tend to live up to their name.
Polhena is undoubtedly one such place.
I have been around to most beaches in Sri Lanka, and Polhena among them is definitely a 5/5.
I mean it's not like every other day that you would find a beach with a natural swimming pool, is it?
That's right. This beach has its very own natural swimming pool!
Since the beach tends to get some cover from rocks jutting out land, the waves are minimal. And when I say minimal, I mean it. There's simply no waves at all, and that is what leads to the formation of this natural pool.
The color of the water is a bluish green, and the sands are whitish yellow.
A perfect spot to have those tans on.
The locals there, rent out tires too, in case you have a small kid who loves being adrift on the water.
And there's a shower room, with accompanying restrooms for the convenience of the visitors.
And in case you happen to have a football with you, there's plenty of space to have a match or two ;)
Downside?
The only downside to this beach would be the broken pieces of coral that you would find to be painful if stepped on. The pieces align one side of the beach, and if you take enough care to avoid those, then it shouldn't be a problem
So what's the verdict?
A must visit. Avoid the crowds, and avoid the broken pieces of coral.
It would surely make for an unforgettable experience.
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