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Bentota

Sri Lanka

About Bentota

Bentota is Sri Lanka's premier luxury beach resort destination, where the Bentota River meets the Indian Ocean creating a unique landscape of golden beaches, mangrove-lined waterways, and lush tropical gardens. The town offers an impressive range of water sports including jet skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, and river boat safaris through mangrove forests. The golden stretch of Bentota Beach is one of the longest and most pristine in Sri Lanka, backed by luxury resorts and boutique hotels. Cultural attractions include the Galapata Vihara ancient temple and the Brief Garden — a stunning tropical garden created by the renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.

Highlights

Golden Sandy Beach
Water Sports
River Boat Safari
Brief Garden
Luxury Resorts
Sea Turtle Hatchery
Madu River Boat Safari
Moonstone Mine

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Quick Info

CategoryBeach
Highlights6 attractions
AvailableYear-round