Bentota offers amazing beaches and some all rounded attractions in close proximity. To truly do justice to this city, below are some top things to enjoy here.
Bentota Beach and Lagoon
Stretching for miles with palm trees fringing its confines the white, sandy beaches of Bentota are the envy of the southern coastline. Popular among honeymooners and as a prime wedding destination this one-stop beach Mecca is also home to a captivating lagoon that is ideal for swimming activities, water skiing as well as jet ski rides. Finding Bentota hotels close to both the lagoon and the ocean is easy with establishments such as Saman Villas, which is strategically located offering easy access to many attractions.
Get a Dose of Spirituality
A highly venerated temple, the Kande Viharaya showcases the spiritual side of Bentota and is located in Aluthgama, which is just a couple of kilometres from Bentota. Housing the tallest sitting Buddha statue in the world the temple attracts a number of visitors from both Sri Lanka and other parts of the world.
Bentota River Safari
Travellers can soak up the atmosphere of the country’s third largest river while enjoying the scenery full of tropical foliage. Exploring the vast network of mangroves scattered across the river the boat safari excursion brings visitors face to face with the aquatic fauna and flora of the region including monitor lizards, crocodiles as well as river birds.
Aid Turtle Conservation
A visit to the turtle conservation centre and hatchery situated a mere 3km from Bentota Bridge offers the experience of a lifetime. Visitors can engage in releasing hatched turtle babies back to the ocean at night to ensure the survival of their species. Viewing two albino sea turtles that reside in the centre is another highlight.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+
