Bentota

Bentota is a resort town in Sri Lanka. It has a population of approximately 50,000 people. Sinhalese is the main language spoken here but English is also common in the area. There is a mention of Bentota being a tourist place in ancient writings as well.

Well known for its sea food and its night life, there are many cafes and bars located in the area which remain open till late at night.

There are many beaches here. Water sports are a popular attraction of Bentota. Jet skiing, body surfing and wind surfing are some of the activities possible here. There are cruises also available from the Bentota Bridge.

Another attraction of Bentota is the hatcheries of the region. Bentota houses the Giant Sea Turtles. There are various ayurvedic centres and spa centres as well in Bentota. Among the sightseeing options here, there are the remains of a Dutch Fort close to the Bentota beach. The fort saw many battles being fought here. 

There is also the Bentota Bridge, built by the British in the 19th century to transport coconuts from here to the capital of the country.

Bentota has a tropical climate. It receives rainfall almost throughout the year. The weather is hot and humid all round the year, with the temperature hovering near 30 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Bentota is during the months from December to May when the weather is relatively dry and the humidity is low.