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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Best beaches southern sri lanka , Bentota & Hikkaduwa,


Bentota

Bentota Beach Hotel at Bentota Beach is one of the very first beach resort hotels of Sri Lanka. Nestled in a narrow strip of land between the Bentota Beach and Bentota River, the luxury hotel with its expansive gardens of groves of Coconut palm trees spreading over 30 acres are built in the traditions of Colonial Dutch Architecture. The hotel is set up in such a way as to bring about grand views of the surrounding scenery of beach, river and verdant green land of Bentota.
The combination of unrivaled location and Geoffrey Bawa's concepts of architecture of the hotel has made it one of the most popular and most sought after beach resort hotels among the Sri Lanka Hotels.
Expansive golden sandy beaches tempts you all to get you skin tanned in the sun, let the children play safely, take romantic beach strolls and sit tight and enjoy a stunning sunset, all this within a single day. As if all that wouldn't do the hotels gardens invites you to take a stroll around, play outdoor games in the shade of palm trees as well as to sit and chat with your loved one in the well maintained and shaded expanses of grassy lawns. Bentota Beach Hotel River Boat is all yours to host parties while floating in the Bentota lagoon and river.

Distance from Colombo to Beantota is 62 Kilometers


















Hikkaduwa
 Sri Lanka is home to some of the best stretches of beaches in South Asia. The country’s beaches have become its foremost tourist attraction and since of late, many important festivals have been centred around it.
Hikkaduwa is one of the well-known and admired beach resorts of this paradise island. It is positioned 98 kilometres south from the commercial capital, Colombo. The extraordinarily attractive beach of Hikkaduwa is a place of fun and excitement and always has something for everyone.
 The only marine sanctuary of the country is situated in Hikkaduwa since its inception in 1979. The Hikkaduwa Marine Sanctuary is home to around 70 diverse types of corals and is constantly frequented by the likes of conservators, scientists and biologists. Many believe this is the best place to explore marine creatures such as coral fish, lobsters and various kinds of coloured tropical fish. A beautiful stretch of a 1.5 kilometre long beach runs parallel to the coral reefs of this beautiful marine sanctuary. The reefs here consist of twelve kinds of butterfly fish and five kinds of angelfish.
 The beach of Hikkaduwa is a great place to enjoy numerous water sports activities, as well is the venue for the annual beach festival that attractions local and international travellers in large numbers. With regard to the various sports and leisure activities that are on offer, one of the unique highlights of the Hkkaduwa Beach is the glass bottom boat rides that are ever popular amongst nature lovers. It is a place of discovery and wonder for the likes of snorkelers, wind surfers, divers and for those who wish to enjoy an enthralling deep sea fishing experience. The breathtaking beaches are also perfect for those who simply want to relax, gaze at the Indian Ocean and ponder on the earth’s beauty.
This amazing beach resort offers its visitors a pleasant yet memorable nightlife and abundant dining venues to enjoy an array of succulent seafood. The vast number of hotels and guesthouses located right along the beach provide modern facilities, friendly service and some remarkable views of the sparkling blue ocean. Visit this beautiful destination and be awed by the beauty and opulent ambience.

 Distance from Colombo to Hikkaduwa is 115 Kilometers
































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