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Bentota beach

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Bentota beach is environed by bush and palm trees. The sand is bright white on this vast beach, and the sea is bright aqua-blue due to its light-coloured sandy bottom. It's the place for many Star class Hotels gathered together plus numerous other more petite boutique hotels with Sun, surf and sand. This provides the guest with a perfect opportunity to stay in one and experience several water activities. Bentota has always been famous as the water games capital of Sri Lanka, with the hoteliers in the area actively promoting water sports from an adrenaline-filled speed boat and jet ski riding, windsurfing, boogie boarding, water skiing, kite surfing to a leisurely ride on a banana boat for the group & kids.

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Bentota Beach, also known as Ventura Beach, is located in the Southern Western coastal belt of Sri Lanka. This stunning beach is mainly distinguished for the fantastic beach resorts found along the coast in that area. Bentota Beach is surrounded and inundated by the most popular beach resorts in Sri Lanka. Bentota Beach is filled with fantastic, deluxe, gorgeous hotels that provide excellent facilities and spontaneity for foreign tourists.

Overview of Bentota Beach

Bentota has located 64km south of Colombo in the Southern Western coastal belt of Sri Lanka. You can find two famous twin beaches along the coast in that area. They are called Bentota Beach and Beruwala Beach. The Beruwala beach could be located before reaching Aluthgama, and the Bentota beach could be seen over the Bentota Bridge. Unlike other beaches, Bentota is the perfect place for any family to have long extended vacations in the tropical blue shimmering waters.

Water Sports in Bentota Beach

Moreover, Bentota Beach is a perfect spot for water sports lovers who like to dive and glide through the sifting waves. The best months to do water sports like snorkelling, scuba-diving, jet skiing, windsurfing, water-skiing, and deep-sea fishing are from October to April, as the waves are much calmer safer to swim. However, red flags will be put up rarely if the currents are too strong.

There is nothing to worry about if you have no equipment to go on a joyful swim ride in the deep blue waters. You can buy accessories and equipment for snorkelling and scuba-diving from nearby stores. Otherwise, you can get equipped with gear and assistance to diving by certified professionals. Bentota is a place where divers dream of. The main area where all divers go is Canoe Rock. Many locals and tourists go in two different ways. One is by boat, where you travel across the blue seas and dive from the boat, exploring and enjoying the radiant colours of corals and species—or option two, where some locals and foreign tourists start from shore and swim till the depth. If you are a speed and jet skiing fan, you can water ski and Jet Ski at the lagoon. The lagoon is formed by the famous river in Bentota called River Bentara, which connects to the Indian Ocean.

Romantic Getaway

Furthermore, Bentota Beach is not only just filled with excellent sports and luxury hotels. If you are searching for a romantic honeymoon, Bentota is the place for you. Bentota Beach is the most known place in Sri Lanka to have the most romantic weddings. It’s so popular it’s known as the honeymoon destination. Throughout the years, many foreign tourists have placed their marriages on Bentota Beach. It’s the perfect place for romantic couples at a gorgeous, breathtaking beach.

Shopping and Turtle Watching

On the other hand, if you are bored and interested in shopping, Bentota is an excellent place for you. Bentota Beach is surrounded by shops and stores that provide products in arrays of colours—for example, Batiks, traditional masks, souvenirs, ornaments, and gemstones. Bentota also has a great attraction for tourists due to turtle watching. If you are interested, travel 8km down Induruwa Beach, and you will have a chance to see turtles gliding through the calm waves. Bentota Beach is unique as 5/7 species of marine turtles are visited in Sri Lanka. They are mainly the Green Turtle, the Leatherback, the Hawksbill, the Loggerhead, and the Olive Ridley.

How to Reach Bentota

Bentota Beach (Ventura Beach) is located in the Southern Western coastal belt of Sri Lanka, about 64km south of Colombo. Depending on your starting point, there are different ways to reach this beautiful beach. Here are some options:

From Bandaranaike International Airport to Bentota Beach (Ventura Beach) – The fastest route is via Southern Expressway/E01, which takes about 108.3km and is approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes.

From Colombo to Bentota Beach (Ventura Beach) – The quickest way is via Southern Expressway/E01, which takes about 85.7km and approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.

From Mirissa to Bentota Beach (Ventura Beach) – The fastest route is via Southern Expressway.

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