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The beach south of Bentota River - Bentota
The beach south of Bentota River
About Bentota

Bentota has about 10 000 inhabitants, most of them singhalese Buddhists. There are two rivers in the south and north (Bentota Ganga / Lunu Ganga), making Bentota to a kind of peninsula. The beach stretches for about 7 kms, hosting some very nice, serene hotels.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Wonderful beaches,hotels and people
  • Cons:70 kms south of Colombo
  • In a nutshell:Explore not only the beach !
  • Last visit to Bentota: Oct 2005
  • Intro Written Apr 13, 2008
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Reviews (9)

Red vented Bulbul, - Bentota BIRDWATCHING: The "Red vented Bulbul" Off The Beaten Path (1)

Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) is about 20cm in length, with a long tail. It has brown or black upperparts, with a... more travel advice

result of an unfelt sandfly-attack - Bentota Beware of Sandflies ! Warnings and Dangers (2)

see the explanation for this important tip at my Beruwela-page ! more travel advice

Galle-Road, Aluthgama - Bentota Rip-Offs may be tried ! Warnings and Dangers (2)

Ranga-Wine Stores is certainly one of the most modern and well-assorted on Sri lanka's westcoast. Liquors of local... more travel advice

Galle Road, Aluthgama - Bentota Avoid expensive "Wine-Stores" ! Tourist Traps (1)

Ranga-Wine Stores is certainly one of the most modern and well-assorted on Sri lanka's westcoast. Liquors of local... more travel advice

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    easterntrekker's Profile Photo
    Jun 28, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    I've added Brief Gardens tomy list to see when I go.

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    mallyak's Profile Photo
    Oct 7, 2008 at 2:34 AM

    Love to see the sri Lankan greenary through your pages and the Tip on the Liqour shop..I had a similar experience all over sri Lanka even for bottled water and Food at restaurants , but I always politely and smilingly made them reverse the charges!

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    hunterV's Profile Photo
    Oct 4, 2008 at 9:15 AM

    Hi, Willy! Thanx for your page of an experienced traveler!

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    globetrott's Profile Photo
    Oct 3, 2008 at 11:20 PM

    an interesting page and great pics, thanks for sharing ! "Brief gardens" sounds interesting !

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    gilabrand's Profile Photo
    Jul 3, 2006 at 5:00 AM

    Very good advice about the itinerary (although I'm not sure I'll ever get to use it).

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