A gorgeous resort town situated in the southwest costal region of Sri Lanka, Bentota offers a lush green landscape with the all too familiar coconut palms and sprawling beaches lining the costal belts. A rural town with estuaries, lagoons and a calm weather where memories made will surely tantalize you’re your mind for many years to come.

Bentota tow is well sheltered with various forms of lush greenery where just across the Bentota Bridge a river flows to the Indian ocean which is named the Bentarariver. TheBentara river affords all the opportunities for many thrill seeking watersports. The Bentara river forms a wide estuary which is called the Bentota estuary while at the northern end of the beach lies the “Paradise Island” estuary where more thrilling water sports, surfing and swimming occurs. While you enjoy the Bentota beach to bask under the tropical sun and frolic around the waves the Bentota turtle hatchery calls for the nature lover in you to experience the lives of up to 5 endangered species of turtles under conservation. The hatchery provides you with valuable information on these gentle being’s lives. From the moment, they’re born and their peculiar lives to the moment when they are set free out in the open waters. An altogether spellbinding experience! The island being famous for much of its spices Cinnamon played a major role in setting this tiny island on the world map. Cinnamon island in Bentota offers a walkthrough an age-old cinnamon plantation which has been maintained by a single family for generations. Traverse over every detail about cinnamon from harvest or production this island falls in on the list of most beautiful places to visit near Bentota. History buffs can feast their eyes on the GalapataViharaya which was constructed in the twelfth century which offers a maze of underground tunnels which beautifully connects various other temples within the area. It offers an eye-catching fresco with a thirty-meter-high Buddha statue which is housed inside the premises. Ride a boat along the Madu Ganga which offers to take you through a maze of mangrove forests which will definitely pique the curiosity of all nature lovers. Spot stunning bird species in their natural habitats while gently cruising along experiencing the rich wildilife in the surroundings. More towards the inland, sprawling gardens in different shades of green sits gracefully beckoning to you.Brief Garden by BewisBawa a well-known architect from the island is situated just eight kilometersfrom the main town. A calm and composed stretch of greenery will surely help you unwind while you traipse through the 5 acres of unmatched beauty. Continue the experience at the country home of the world-famous Sri Lankan Architect Geoffrey Bawa also known as the father of tropical modernism. An estate spanning for acres with an imposing structure built in them midst consisting of stone colonnades, wrought iron merged in lush greenery and a glimpse of dark wooden beams itt is sure to elevate your senses towards nature with every breathtaking glance.

From isolated beaches to friendly fishermenand to breathtaking spots which will fill you with tranquility inside and outBeruwala is yet another destination that must be included in your Sri Lankan travel itinerary which will quench the thirst for a magical experience in you.