Things to do in Aluthgama, Bentota & Induruwa
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Brief Garden
Ten kilometres inland from Bentota is the Brief Garden. A barely controlled riot of a Jungle Book garden, the grounds are a lovely place to get lost, while the house, which used to be the home of Bevis Bawa, brother of renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa, has an eclectic range of artwork on display – from homoerotic sculpture to a wonderful mural of Sri Lankan life in the style of Marc Chagall. The mural was created by Australian artist Donald Friend, who originally came for six days but stayed six years – definitely not the sort of house guest you want! Other, more short-term, guests included Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, who stayed here during the filming of Elephant …
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Amal Restaurant
Very close to the beach, this restaurant sits on the opposite side of the road to the hotel of the same name (opposite) and serves fair seafood, steak, pastas and some token curries. There are lovely sea views and, should you wish to up the romantic ante, they can arrange candle-lit beach dinners under the stars. The set meals involve some truly bizarre food combinations.
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Sun River Paradise Watersports
Sun River Paradise Watersports is a local operator that is right on the riverfront. Besides renting out a wide range of equipment, it also runs courses, which includes windsurfing (Rs 10,000), waterskiing (Rs 2500) and surf/bodyboard hire (Rs 700/200 per hour).
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Sunshine Water Sports Center
Sunshine Water Sports Centeris a local operator that is right on the riverfront. Besides renting out a wide range of equipment, it also runs courses, which includes windsurfing (Rs 10,000), waterskiing (Rs 2500) and surf/bodyboard hire (Rs 700/200 per hour).
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Galapota Temple
A few kilometres inland on the south bank of the Bentota Ganga is the Galapota Temple, which is said to date from the 12th century. To reach it, cross the bridge and take the side road to your left after 500m.
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Sea Turtle Project
This facility feels commercial and established. For the very interested it’s also possible to do voluntary work here for periods of between three weeks and six months. See website for more details.
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Chaplon Tea Centre
For a break from bronzing on the sands, come to this tea centre. As well as buying some of Sri Lanka’s finest tea, you can also sit in a wicker chair on the terrace and enjoy tea and biscuits.
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Wunderbar Hotel and Restaurant
The Wunderbar Hotel and Restaurant has an enjoyable 1st-floor restaurant open to the sea breezes and a decent selection of seafood and Western dishes (Rs 400 to 600).
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Market
Aluthgama has a bustling market every Monday, located across the train line, towards Dharga Town.
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Cargills Food City
The Cargills Food City sells a wide range of goods and has a pharmacy.
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