Beruwela

Beruwala

‘Powdery sands, towering and a heavenly coral- reefed bay- Beruwela is nothing short of beach holiday bliss’

If Sri Lanka has one all- out beach resorts, Beruwala is it. Just north of Benthota, it’s plum spot for serious beach lovers thanks to it’s dazzling combination of  sun, sea and sand. The Beaches something else. Soft golden sand that feels like warm talcum powder under foot. Giant palm fronds rustling lightly in the tropical breeze. All in a breath? Stoppingly beautiful corralled bay. Put simply, it’s gorgeous. When you fancy swapping the scenery for taste of authentic Sri Lankan food, tuck into spicy prawns korma or scented coconut fish curry at one of the cheap and cheerful cafes edging the sands. Follow it with a sticky rice pudding drizzled in sweet palm treacle. And as a fitting final, order a glass of the locally made firewater, arrack, fermented from the sap of the coconut palms swaying above you. Delicious, while you’re here takes time to visit Aluthgama. Squeezed between Beruwala and Bentota, this vibrant little town brims with fascinating

Food, souvenir and sari stalls. It also boasts a lively fish market where fishermen offered the morning’s catch from outrigger canoes. Slightly quieter attractions include the atmospheric Kachimalani Mosque, built where the first Muslim traders arrived on the island in the 11^th century. And if you fancy messing about in a boat, take a trip to the picturesque nearby island to climb its lighthouse and wallow in the stunning views. We promise you won’t forget them in a hurry.

56km.south of Colombo, Beruwela marks the beginning of a 130km. stretch of beach where resort development has taken immense stretch of beach where resort development has taken immense strides in the past few years. Good bathing may be had in the bay all year round.