Down South
Bentota
West-south coast river and beach strip — water sports and an easy CMB hop.
## Why go Bentota sits on the down-south approach from Colombo — beach, river, and shorter airport transfers than Mirissa.
## How many nights **2–3 nights** for a beach-first short stay, or one night as a buffer after landing.
## When to go **November–April** for the south/west beach season.
## What to skip Treating Bentota as “already the far south.” Mirissa and Tangalle are still a drive onward.
## Pair with Galle Fort further south, or a soft landing after CMB before hill country.