Top 5 things to do in Beruwala – Explore, experience and indulge as you make memories in Beruwala!

Make your way to this bustling and colourful market on any Monday to be a part of the hive of activity. Fresh tropical fruits such as mangoes, bananas, papaya, and mangosteen can be found in plenty and are delicious. It is also an ideal place to get a feel of local vibes and pick up local handicrafts and souvenirs to take away as gifts. Enjoy the sweetmeats and even packets of delicious lunch at this amazing market. Visitors from hotels in Beruwala often visit this market using a tuk-tuk ride to and from the market.

Have an enjoyable 02 hours on a safari tour of Bentota River, one of the largest rivers on the island. Witness an array of wildlife in their natural habitats like diverse river birds, fruit bats, monkeys, water monitors and even an odd crocodile as you glide along the waters passing mangroves. The cool breeze, elevating glimpses of wildlife and the soothing waters are like a balm to relax your soul.

Brief is the home and garden of the legendary Sri Lankan planter, soldier and landscape architect who had served 04 British Governors during the colonial era. This vast estate still carries the brand of this personality and artistry. Statues, sculptures wide lawns, enchanting ponds, a Japanese garden, tall shady trees, bamboo hedges and many more features bear a blend of traditional Asian and modern concepts offering the visitor pure indulgence of their senses. A visit here is an obvious must-do excursion for many visitors at Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara.

One of the oldest mosques on the island, the Kechimalai mosque is pristine white and stands on a little hill gleaming and bright. Also, tall and regal overlooking the port of Beruwala on the southwest coast, this mosque is believed to be on the site where the first Yemeni Muslims landed in Sri Lanka in 1024 AD. Visiting this mosque is a pleasure not only for its religious importance but also to appreciate the beautiful and elegantly minimalistic architectural features.

Clear and calm waters, golden sands, cerulean skies, and swaying palms add up to a pretty picture indeed. And that is what makes Beruwala so special for beach lovers with its 130 km long stretch of coast for you to stroll at, swim or take part in water sports. This is also the place to indulge in the best seafood in Beruwala, be it lobsters, parrot fish, crabs or any other. If you are not a lover of seafood the restaurants dish out many meat or vegetarian varieties of food for your indulgence.