Bentota (Bentota) - a famous resort on the south-west coast of the island. This is one of the most romantic places in Sri Lanka, where newlyweds and couples prefer to come.
Since the 19th century, when Halle was the main port of the island, this place was popular with lovers of quiet beach rest and local oysters. At the resort you can find everything you need for a relaxed and relaxing holiday: budgetary and high-level hotels, post office, market, restaurants and cafes
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How to get to Bentota
The resorts of Beruwella and Bentota are on the Colombo-Matara railway line, however at these stations the trains do not always make stops. The best way to get from the resorts to the capital or other places is through the town of Alutgama, which is exactly in the middle between Beruwela and Bentota
Alutgama 5-6 express trains daily to Colombo (2nd / 3rd class 64/32 LKR , 1, 5-2 hours en route) and several trains to Hikkaduwa (2nd / 3rd class 35/23 LKR, en route 1 hour), Halle (2nd / 3rd grade 64/32 LKR, 1, 5 hours on the way), Matara and Kandy (2nd / 3rd class 170/90 LKR, 1, 5-2 hours en route)
In addition, from here buses go to Colombo (flight / s air conditioning 32/60 LKR, 1-1, 5 hours) and Halle (flight / with air conditioning 32-60 LKR, 1, 5 hours)
Beach
Bentota Bentota is divided into two beaches: Cape in the north (of Paradise Beach, Paradise), which separates the waves of the Indian Ocean with the quiet waters of the lagoon Bentota and South Beach - a more pleasant, with a huge selection of entertainment and luxury hotels. Surprisingly, the fact is that although Bentota is one of the most popular resorts in Sri Lanka, the beach is very small and quiet.
Bentota has the largest water sports center in Sri Lanka and the Diving Club "ConfiFi" Marina". Here you can go water skiing, catamaran, banana, scooter, canoe, surfing. The center organizes various types of fishing and cruises on a yacht. As a rule, all entertainments take place in the Bentota lagoon, as the waters are quieter and better suited for this type of entertainment
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Bentota
You can go on a water safari on the river Bentota-Ganga, to study the unusual fauna and flora of these places. Or take a trip to the ruins of the Galapata Vihara complex, built in the 12th century. Surprising drawings on the walls and statues of Buddha are preserved here
3 km from Bentota there is a turtle reserve where these lovely amphibians are taken out
Diving in Bentota
The depth of the dive is from 4 to 35 meters. Remoteness from the coast is 20-25 minutes by boat. Rocky formations here "bloom" with corals, in addition: caves, canyons, walls. There are practically no currents and good visibility, which makes diving accessible even for beginners. Photos of Bentota (2)