Bentota Beach Tourism

Type of destination: Beach

Ideal visit duration: 2-3 days

Bentota Beach, located in the coastal town of Bentota, Sri Lanka, is a sublime stretch of golden sand along the southern coast of the island. Renowned for its scenic beauty and tranquil environment, it is a haven for tourists and locals seeking relaxation and recreational activities by the sea. The beach is fringed by tall palm trees and bordered by the calm waters of the Indian Ocean on one side and the Bentota River on the other, making it an ideal spot for water sports such as jet-skiing, windsurfing, and parasailing. The surrounding area is well-developed with luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and charming villas that cater to a variety of budgets and preferences. Bentota is also famous for its Ayurvedic wellness retreats and the nearby Sea Turtle Protection Association, which is dedicated to the conservation of sea turtles. The town's closeness to the capital Colombo and the historical city of Galle adds to its popularity as a coastal destination.

Top 5 Reviews on Bentota Beach

Camper18812440970

Wrote on 4th May, 2024

Calmness of ocean

Calmness of Indian Ocean will make you feel the value of purity in nature. You can swim and do other water sports in most private way in a open beach .that’s the beauty of Bentota beach.

Daydream120790

Wrote on 28th Apr, 2024

Bentota relaxing beach

Wonderful trip I had with at bentota srilanka.I went there by train first class from Colombo it is about 2000 Sri Lankan rupees only while the taxi charging approximately 12000 rupees. I was also ve..

MarkAnnaLondon

Wrote on 14th Apr, 2024

Great beach on Sri Lanka's west coast

Super beach. Safe and clean. Perfect for swimming, surfing, body boarding. We had surf lessons here and loved it. It has a long area of shallow water, with long waves, perfect for learning.

romanshorner

Wrote on 28th Feb, 2024

Beautiful Beach but Rough Sea

We took a litte TukTuk from Kalatura North as the beach in Kalatura was not really good. The beach in Bentota was beautiful, broad and clean. There are also sunbeds for rent. Unfortunately, it was nea..

Sirinimal

Wrote on 27th Feb, 2024

A beach for all

First time i went to this beach and it was so amazing. A long streched of silky sand beach where you can play beach volley or beach football or whatever you feel like doing. Even for someone who is in..

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