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Beaches in Sri Lanka

Luxury and boutique hotels and villas line the Bentota coast giving one the opportunity to pick and choose as to one's needs. Equally popular among the tourists are the landscapes created by world renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. Bentota is also acclaimed for its water sports and water safari. A visit to a cinnamon estate gives the visitor an understanding of how cinnamon is grown and produced locally.

Madu ganga, a river, consisting of 69 islands is now considered as part of world heritage. One island is unique as it's covered by cinnamon being a cottage industry. A Buddhist temple is also located on this island. Boat rides along Madu Ganga gives the visitor a scenic beauty of the rural environment. Visit to experience this awesome beauty. One of the main tourist attractions in Bentota and Hikkaduwa is viewing of underwater marine life and turtle hatcheries.

Hotels and Villas in Bentota