When visiting Bentota it is quite possible that all your thoughts would be wrapped around the mesmeric ocean waves. However, don’t miss out on all the other sightseeing in the vicinity.
Howzat for a Garden?
The Brief Gardens, half an hour or so by vehicle from the prime properties in Bentota such as AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa towards the countryside requires but a brief stop. The entrance is mystifying, the gardens demand much walking, the shrubs and trees are accompanied by a handful of statues and certain areas are properly overgrown providing visitors a feel of the wild. The artistic dwelling that sits amidst the wilderness was once the house of Bevis Bawa, the brother of Geoffrey Bawa, the renowned architect.
Hatch It
You will notice that the warm atmosphere of the country is complemented by the affable nature of the locals; starting from the people at the hatchery to the doormen of your Bentota resort. The Turtle Hatchery a short drive towards the south of Bentota offers a remarkable service to the endangered species and even pays the locals for rescuing eggs from the shoreline.
The Deep Point
The Bentota Lagoon and Estuary, are a wonderful place to enjoy the ocean and the freshwater not to mention a cruise or some water sports including parasailing and jet skiing.
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