Family fun in Bentota
Situated between the Indian Ocean and beautiful Bentota Lagoon, Bentota is a city in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Only 90km from the international airport and 60km from the capital Colombo, the city is especially good for families. Bentota holidays offer safe swimming and watersports as well as exciting excursions and safaris on and around the Bentota River and Lagoon. Accommodation is available at the wide range of hotels, with something to suit every traveller’s budget.
Enjoy some of Sri Lanka’s best beaches on Bentota holidays
The beach at Bentota is considered one of the very best on Sri Lanka’s west coast: long, wide and luckily kept away from the busy Galle Road by the Bentota Ganga or Bentota River. The sand is fine, the sea gorgeous and the array of activities on offer is huge: choose from swimming, body-surfing, diving, jet-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing and more besides.
Near the beach, comfortable hotels are set well back amongst lush green palms. As it is one of the most established beach resorts to be found in Sri Lanka, there are many five-star hotels providing accommodation for luxurious Bentota holidays. But, along the river and to the south there are also many mid-range and cheap places to stay, so that holidays in Bentota are a possibility for everyone.
There are plenty of large resorts here, designed to be especially alluring to couples looking for a laid-back Bentota holiday in the sun and to families wanting a comfortable base from which to enjoy everything Southern Province has to offer. Many boast relaxing spas, and Bentota is particularly famous for its expertise in Ayurvedic treatments. Gift and jewellery shops are plentiful, or if you prefer a bit of haggling for your souvenirs there are bustling local markets to visit.
River safaris and trips to the lagoon give visitors the opportunity to explore the stunning surrounding area and to see the local crocodiles and other wildlife. Temples, nature reserves and cinnamon estates also provide tempting distractions for the more curious visitor.
Affordable Bentota holidays
Bentota is one of Sri Lanka’s most family-friendly destinations, providing lots of fun things for children to do as well abundant opportunities for mum and dad to relax. Its tropical climate and high temperatures make outdoor activities especially enjoyable, whether it’s exploring a local temple or looking for exotic wildlife. Thanks to its maturity as a holiday spot there’s plenty of accommodation of all kinds available, making cheap holidays in Bentota a reality with lastminute.com. Book all your holidays to Sri Lanka with lastminute.com