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Short Excursions

In and around Beruwala

Beruwala, which lies 58 km to the south of Colombo, is a popular holiday destination with a large number of hotels located in what is known as the "golden mile" of beach.

The town adjacent to Berwala provides the facilities tourists may need, such as a post office, bank, a tourist office, a government handicraft shop, a tea shop and a few restaurants. It also contains a "bazaar" or place where locals shop and an open "wet market" where one can buy fruit or vegetables.

Barberyn arranges short excursions to places of interests on most afternoons during the week. These excursions are free of charge to resident guests.

• The Galapota Temple, a few kilometers inland, on the south bank of the river and is said to date from the 12th Century.
• Brief Garden, ten kilometers inland from Bentot. It used to be the home of Bevis Bawa, older brother of renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. Bawa's house is the highlight and the artwork on display is eclectic, including a piece from one-time house guest, Donald Friend. Entry is Rs.125 and the garden is open from 8am to 5pm daily.
• Gangatilaka Vihara: South of the Kalu gaga Bridge on the main road. It is a hollow dagoba (Buddhist Shrine) with an interesting painted interior.
• The Kechimalai Mosque is said to be built on the site of the landing and is the focus for a major festival at the end of Ramadan.
• Turtle Hatcheries: at the north end of Induruwa
• River Cruises  

Further away:

• The resort also arranges visits to places of interest in the south of Sri Lanka at a reasonable price. Most of these visits can be undertaken in one day.


• Galle

  The port of Galle, thought by some to be the Biblical city of Tarshish, splendidly illustrates the solidity of the Dutch presence in Sri Lanka. The 36-hectare (89 acre) Dutch Fort, built in 1663, has withstood the ravages of time. Its massive ramparts surround the promontory that forms the older part of Galle, and shelters within its walls sturdy Dutch houses, museums and churches. This area has a quiet, relaxed atmosphere that seems almost detached from the flow of history.

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