One of Sri Lanka’s best seaside towns with miles of sandy beach, boasting the best watersporting opportunities, Bentota faces the Indian Ocean, a serene tropical lagoon and a beautiful river. Its in fact, named after a demon from folklore, named Bem, who owned the river! Bentota, named by Forbes Magazine among the Best Beaches in 2010, has by far the most comfortable infrastructure for a comfortable beach side vacation with a number of excellent 5 star hotels competing to cater to your every wish. For nature lovers, boat safaris up the river provide an opportunity to observe a variety of wetland fauna, ranging from crocodiles to rare marsh birds, amphibians and butterflies in their own environment. You can also plan exciting excursions to see a network of ancient temples, beginning with the 12th century Galapatha Vihara and the Vanavasa Vihara, where the forest dwelling monks resided in silent meditation.
Last but not least while you are at Bentota remember to sample some of the famous Bentota palm wine, that heady brew made from coconut nectar, which is an experience you surely wont forget!
