Known for wonderful resorts and water sports, Bentota is located on the southern coastal tip of Sri Lanka. It is popular among the foreign tourists due to its golden beaches. Undoubtedly, Bentota is truly a tourist's delight as it offers shopping, artifacts, handicrafts, water sports and beautiful coral reefs. For visitors who are looking for solitude mixed with natural beauty, it is the best place to tour around, when in Sri Lanka. Read on further to find the main attractions of Bentota.
Bentota Tourist Attractions
Brief Gardens
Plan a morning or evening excursion to the 8 km long Brief Gardens or simply stroll around the lovely and interesting artifacts.
Turtle Hatchery
Look out for the giant turtles and their babies at the Turtle Hatchery. Several species of turtles are put on display here, where you can hold and pet them too.
Ambalangoda
Located on the main Colombo-Galle road, south of Bentota, Ambalangoda is popular for mask carvers and devil dancers.
Bentota River
Enjoy a romantic river safari on the Bentota River or opt for water sports like sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, parasailing and body-surfing.
Kande Vihare Buddhist Temple
The tallest Buddha statue in Sri Lanka, measuring 160.5 feet in height, is located in Kande Vihare Buddhist Temple of Bentota. The statue has been constructed in Bhoomisparsha Mudra.
Aluthgama
Just in case you drop in Bentota on a Monday, be sure to visit the weekly fair at Aluthgama. The street is loaded with vendors selling vegetables.
Koduwa Temple
This Buddhist temple is located in the middle of the mangroves in Bentota. Being greeted by a young monk offering you a flower is sure to mesmerize you.
Grand Mangrove Safari
When in Bentota, do not forget to board a single propped boat and explore the bridges and the mangroves along with a variety of wildlife.
