Joanna James
The charming town of Beruwala has secured a reputation as a popular tourist destination. Here you will find an array of interesting things to do that will capture the imagination of the visitor.
Sightseers are sure to be enthralled by the splendid Brief Garden which is situated in the village known as Kalavila located in proximity to Beruwala. Brief Garden was at one time the residence of Bevis Bawa, a well-known landscape designer who was the brother of Geoffrey Bawa, the famed architect. This garden attracts a steady stream of visitors both local and foreign due to its distinctive appearance and exquisite features. If you visit Brief Garden you will have the opportunity to admire the remarkable artworks and appealing views that are to be found here. Unsurprisingly Brief Garden has attained the status of a highlight for garden and nature lovers.
Many visitors to Beruwala take the opportunity to undertake an enjoyable boat safari on the inviting Bentota River. Irrespective of whether you are a lover of nature or an adventure lover you will not be disappointed by choosing to take one of these boat safaris. Your safari will take you into a pristine natural environment where you will have the chance to enjoy Sri Lanka's abundant natural treasures. If you bring a camera you will have the opportunity to take some engrossing pictures of creatures like baby crocodiles, monitor lizards and various birds of prey. As you travel upstream on your boat you will be able to admire the remarkable scenery of the area which includes picturesque islets and mangroves.
The appealing Beruwala beach is a great place to relax and unwind amidst the sunny climate, soft sands and shimmering clear waters. Discerning leisure seekers will be in their element at Beruwala beach which offers a delightful location at which to savour the pleasant ambience and laidback atmosphere of the area. On the other hand, if you desire to engage in water sports at Beruwala beach you will not be disappointed as you will be able to enjoy activities like windsurfing, parasailing, jetskiing, water skiing and many others. If you are on the lookout for conveniently located Sri Lanka beach hotels from which you can enjoy these activities, an option worth considering would be Cinnamon Bey Beruwala.
Being a lively coastal town it is not surprising that Beruwala is renowned for its remarkable seafood. As the harbour at Beruwala is a well-known port for fishing, you will see an array of fishing craft leaving the port and re-entering it with their latest catch. The restaurants to be found at Beruwala dish up plenty of seafood including lobster, crab, parrotfish, squid, prawns and many other enticing specialities. Food lovers will be delighted by the opportunity to savour freshly caught seafood at Beruwala. On the other hand, if you are not a fan of seafood there is no need to worry as you will find many other zesty curries to enjoy.
Culture lovers will be captivated by the pleasant Kande Viharaya, a well-known Buddhist temple that has gained the status of a premier religious attraction. Regularly visited by a steady stream of Buddhist devotees, this temple will also be an interesting experience for sightseers. One of Kande Viharaya's most renowned features is the colossal Buddha statue in the seated position which has the distinction of being amongst the largest of its kind in the world. This temple also contains shrines for a number of deities such as Vishnu, Saman, Kataragama, Ishwara, Patthini and various others. At the temple's image house you will be able to observe many paintings depicting scenes from Buddhist literature.
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