Joanna James
Incase you didn't know already, Bentota is a gorgeous resort town situated on the mesmerizing Southwestern coastal belt of Sri Lanka. Lagoons, estuaries and its calm weather not to mention its whimsical beaches all add to the charm of this city and here is your ultimate guide to its attractions!
Designed by the profusely famous architect Bevis Bawa, the Brief Garden is indeed one of the most visited attractions in all of Bentota and makes the page of 'experiences to be had in Bentota' in most Bentota based hotels – some of the best luxury hotels in Sri Lanka the likes of Saman Villas. It follows closely a Japanese-style design and will transport you back to the colonial times. This residence-turned-garden is an unbelievably calm and composed location and guarantees a whole new level of zen for you!
In my honest opinion, the pictures on the web-based on a web-search of Bentota Beach does not even come close to doing them justice to this truly spectacular spot. These beaches are so serene and tranquil and make a genuinely precious place to kick back and relax. Its pristine, golden, sandy beaches are a true showstopper and promise to take your breath away. The subtle shade sprung by its high-end grassroots and palm trees perfectly lining the beach just makes visiting the beach a top-notch idea no matter how hard the sun may be shining.
If you are on the right side of the conversation of marine life conservation, you are going to want to pay a trip to the Bentota Turtle Hatchery! It is simply a magical and spellbinding attraction that you are going to cherish for life. You are guaranteed viewings of at least five different varieties of endangered turtles. Especially considering those of you nature lovers, the spot is considered as one of the most enchanting places to visit when in Bentota – especially if you happen to be travelling with your littles.
This is yet another riveting spot for any tourists and sightseers visiting Bentota it makes the top of the list of most beautiful places to visit near Bentota Sri Lanka. This island is remarkably famous for its age-old cinnamon plantations and allows you to explore fine details about cinnamon starting from how it is grown to harvested to processed and everything in between.
This ancient temple is a treasured beauty in the story of how the city of Bentota came to be. Said to have been constructed as far back as the 12th century, the most fascinating detail about this temple is that it houses an an extraordinary maze of underground tunnels which are said to methodically connect to various temples within the area as well. Furthermore, it also is home to a 30m high Buddha statue surrounded by numerous dazzling paintings dating back centuries, said to have been hand-painted with natural colours.
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