Polhena Beach

About Polhena Beach

Polhena Beach is a safe, beautiful and family-friendly and small sandy beach in Matara. It's a clothing optional beach. There's nothing like sunbathing and swimming au naturel. And the local attitude is good, so you're not going to be bothered by anyone else on the beach. It's an ideal and safe place for both adults and children to visit in any time of the year. It has friendly locals, easy access, and good 3G+ coverage. This beach is so pretty that you'll spend hours here! It's around 0.91km in length. It is never crowded here. The views are amazing and the weather is warm all year round. Be aware that smoking is not allowed.

Safety and Access

You can go to this beach by car, bus, boat, and walking or hiking. It's easy to get there, which makes it perfect for families! There are lifeguards on duty at the beach. Be aware that this is a clothing optional beach (so there might be nudist zones). Dogs allowed all year round.

Infrastructure

Polhena Beach has everything you need to spend the day. There are shades, food options, cleaning, bicycle path, lifeguards, playground, outside shower, umbrella for rent, chairs for rent, surfboards for rent, surf school, fitness station, skatepark, water activities, and trails.

Things to do on Polhena Beach

If you are seeking food and refreshment, there are some options. The water here is suitable for surfing, swimming, diving, snorkeling, fishing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking, and standup paddleboarding. Walking, running, and volleyball can be enjoyed as well.