Bentota

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A Sri Lankan coastal city famous for golden beaches, Bentota is situated on the northern coastal tip of the Galle District of the Southern Province. The town is a popular tourist attraction. It is especially famous among the foreign tourists.

Bentota hosts a handful of world proclaimed hotels. The city's population is estimated to be between 25,000-50,000. Bentota was heavily damaged by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami which devastated the Sri Lankan coastal belt on the morning of the December 26th.

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Coordinates: 6°25′N 79°60′E

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