Tamba-panni or ??opper-palmed', the ancient name for Sri Lanka was given to it by Prince Vijaya, the exiled prince from India who found his palms covered with a copper-coloured soil upon disembarking on the east coast beach of Sri Lanka over 2500 years ago. Sri Lanka , the island of serendipity has almost every thing on this planet to offer to those seeking adventure and rejuvenation. Couched in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, just off the southeast tip of India , Sri Lanka offers beaches, water and adventure sports, spiritual and self healing, not to mention seven World Heritage sites, all within just a few miles apart. Over 200 kilometres of sun drenched tropical beaches and misty mountain ranges situated over 2000m above sea level are on offer to tempt the connoisseurs of adventure & good living. To top it all off, the people are friendly and the food is delicious. At Thambapanni Leisure Unawatuna, offers you the opportunity to indulge in the breathtaking beauty of Sri Lanka 's Unawatuna Beach while making sure your holiday in Sri Lanka will truly be a holiday to remember. Feel free to enjoy the myriad of comforts and serenity of our most enduring locales, the Thambapanni Retreat and the Thaproban Rooms & Restaurant.