Joanna James
The beauty and the enchantment of the beaches around the southern coastal town of Bentota are well known. The turquoise waters lapping the beaches with a backdrop of blue skies and green palms are only a part of it, explore an array of other attractions awaiting that eager beach enthusiast.
While the Bentota beach entices visitors to savour the waters the gently flowing scenic Bentota River adds to the offering by providing many things to do in Bentota. The array is varied from leisurely Boat rides, stand-up paddleboarding, exhilarating windsurfing and jet-skiing are just a few of them making Bentota known as a chill and thrill destination by visitors.
As the sun goes down in all its glory, the beach environment in Bentota becomes a fascinating one with trendy bars and dancing floors coming alive with music, foot-tapping with young and old letting their hair down and enjoying to the fullest. From the affordable and cosy bars to more chic ones abound in Bentota to enable you to make your pick.
Do a bicycle tour of this small town of Bentota which is also a fishing village. Giving you a glimpse into the local living and local vibes these tours take you across lush paddy fields and across rivers passing scenic locations for capturing images and passing significant landmarks such as ancient temples, tea plantations etc as enjoyed by visitors from Villa 700.
This spectacular beach is ideal for those long and relaxing days with its mellow atmosphere when you are spent with all the activities in the water. Relax on your beach towel or sunbed with a long chilled drink by your side as you soak in the beautiful setting and collect wonderful memories.
This is an absolutely exciting thing to do, mingle and enjoy the beach under the twinkling stars, not only do you mingle with locals you get a good mix of various nationalities all with a common interest of catching the excitement, enjoying awesome food and an array of drinks as you dance, talk and simply have fun on the beach.
With a variety of trekking options on offer, pick one to suit your fitness and interests. Trekking across villages, observing historical buildings, and spotting native fauna and flora adds to the excitement of the trek and gives you opportunities to capture memorable images.
With a bounty of freshly caught seafood in this fishing town, you are in for a treat. Whether it is lobster, crab, squid or any other kind of seafood you wish to taste many restaurants turn out delicious seafood dishes using traditional spices to bring out the aromas and flavours thus tantalising your taste buds. Be sated enjoying your fill of different seafood preparations during your holiday.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
