FAQs Bentota

Bentota is a seaside resort 86 km south of Colombo city. During the colonial era, it was famous as a spice trading town. Today, it is a quaint coastal town with luxury hotels and boutique accommodations. Bentota is renowned for its water sports and seafood restaurants along its beach stretch.

01. Is Bentota Worth Visiting?

Bentota is one of Sri Lanka’s best beaches. Along with the surf, sun, and sand Bentota offers, it is also home to riverboat cruises along the Benthara or Madu River, sea turtle hatcheries, ancient temples, and the famous Gardens of Lunuganga and Bevis Brief Gardens.

02. Is Bentota better than Galle?

Bentota is best known for its beaches, seafood, and water sports, while Galle is more famous for the ambience and experiences surrounding the Colonial Dutch Fort.

03. How Many Days Should Be Spent in Bentota?

Ideally, Bentota is best experienced with a minimum 2-night stay.

04. What are some of the experiences in Bentota?

The popular experiences include a riverboat cruise on Madu or Benthara mangrove banks, a Turtle hatchery educational tour, exploring Kande Viharaya Temple, Lunuganga Gardens, Brief Gardens, snorkelling and diving along with plenty of other watersports to choose from.

05. When is the Best Time to visit Bentota?

Bentota's season is from December to March. Visitors can enjoy surf, sand, and sunsets, with milder temperatures and calm beaches. May to July are considered the wetter months, with intermittent rains. The temperature in April averages around 33 degrees Celsius, and in December, it averages around 27 degrees Celsius.

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