Sri Lanka the beautiful island nation is filled with beautiful treasures just waiting to be discovered. No matter your quest in this part of the world, you can be rest assured that you may find just what you are looking for. Looking for a cultural experience where you can explore your spirituality? The island is replete with a multitude of locations to sit back and relax. Looking for some ultimate pampering and indulgence, Sri Lanka offers many ways and means of doing so, the choice is yours to make. The beautiful beaches of the island are by far its biggest draw. Blessed with a bounty of nature and goodness, there are few groups actively working to protect the nation’s inheritance.
The Sea Turtle Project in Bentota is among the many initiatives small groups on the island and across the world are carrying out to secure the existence of sea turtles. This conservation project began in 1993, and today has grown to become a popular Bentota tourist attraction as well. Visitors are able to come and see baby turtles and depending on the season and time of day can watch them being released in to the ocean. This centre in Bentota has branches in Rewaka and Kalpitiya as well. There are five different species of Sea Turtle to be found along the coast of Sri Lanka – Loggerhead, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Green Turtle and Hawksbill.
Whilst in Bentota there are several activities that the tourist can partake in. Popular tourist activities would include water sports. Those who enjoy water sports will find that the area offers just about every kind imaginable. Such water sports as surfing, wind surfing, body boarding, jet skiing, water skiing, diving, swimming, banana boating, deep sea fishing and so many others can be experienced.
When looking for a Bentota hotel for your next holiday to the island, there are many to consider. Bentota hotels are well equipped to meet the needs of the tourists arriving in the country. Avani Bentota Resort is a new addition to the range of hotels on offer and provides a beautiful garden setting that overlooks the beach.