Beruwala is a picturesque coastal town in Sri Lanka, renowned for its golden beaches, vibrant markets, and cultural heritage. Visitors can explore historic mosques, indulge in water sports, and savor local cuisine, making Beruwala a delightful destination that seamlessly blends relaxation and cultural exploration.
Ubicación: Beruwala se encuentra a 55 km al sur de Colombo, en la franja costera occidental.
Cómo llegar a Beruwala: Se puede llegar a Beruwala por la carretera principal Colombo-Galle (A2) y también por la línea de tren sur Colombo-Galle-Matara. Desde Beruwala, las playas del suroeste y sur de Sri Lanka se extienden a lo largo de la costa durante 205 km hasta llegar a la playa de Rekawa, de 2 km de largo, situada a 10 km al este de Tangalle.
La ciudad de Beruwala: Tanto la estación de tren como la estación de autobuses están en el centro de la ciudad de Beruwala. La zona de resorts y casas de huéspedes de Beruwala comienza a 2 km al sur de la ciudad.
Playa de Beruwala: La amplia y atractiva playa de Beruwala, llamada "Golden Mile" (Milla Dorada), está bien protegida por guardias de seguridad. Aún así, Beruwala sigue siendo el pariente pobre de la famosa Bentota vecina.
Alojamientos: Las opciones de alojamiento en Beruwala van desde resorts internacionales de cuatro estrellas hasta casas de huéspedes económicas.
Aluthgama: centro de transporte: Aluthgama, la ciudad situada justo al sur de Beruwala y justo al norte de la ciudad de resorts de Bentota, es el principal centro de transporte de la región.
Kalutara is situated approximately 42km south of Colombo . Once a spice trading post, Kalutara was controlled variously by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. The town is famous for quality bamboo basket and mats and the most luscious mangosteens.
The 38-meter long Kalutara Bridge was built at the mouth of the Kalu Ganga River and serves as a major link between the country's Western and Southern border. At the southern end of the bridge lies the 3 stories-high Kalutara Vihara, a Buddhist temple built in the 1960s which holds the distinction of being the only stupa in the world that is hollow.
About Western Province
The Western Province is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenapura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center. Western Province is divided into 3 main districts called Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1,386.6 km²) and Kalutara (1,606 km²) districts. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province.
Having the highest population in the all the provinces, the almost all the premier educational institutions in the island are located in western province. Universities in the province include the University of Colombo, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya, Open University, Sri Lanka, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and University of Moratuwa .Western province has the largest amount of schools in the country, which includes National, Provincial, Private and International schools.
