Travel Eye on Bentota (Sri Lanka)

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Overview:

Bentota is a seaside resort at the mouth of the river of the same name. Many inhabitants of Colombo come here to spend their weekend. It is a busy coastal village which continues along the main Colombo Galle road from Alutgama. It exists today primarily for tourists staying in the quality hotels situated between the coastal railway line and seashore. Development of properties stretches four mls S to Induruwa. Some accommodation is sited along a spit of land towards the river mouth and is reached by motorboat from the N end of the resort.

Locality:

Bentota is located on the SW coast, 40 mls S of Colombo, 12 mls S of Kalutara. 64 mls S of Bandaranaike international airport on the south bank Bentota River, where it meets Indian Ocean.

Water sports, sandy Beach, scuba diving and nature is the main attractions in Bentota. Not just popular with beach and water sports fans, honeymooners and families also enjoy this beautiful destination. It is also a popular wedding venue. The accommodation here is fairly modern, mainly all-inclusive resort-style properties with extensive grounds, situated along the coast.

This western coast city has the best atmosphere for a relaxing as well as active holiday any time of the year and best during October and April. The Brief Garden built by Sri Lankas most famous Architect is one of the best places to visit from Bentota.

The beaches here consist of several mls of classic palm-fringed golden sand resulting in some of the best beaches on the W coast.