Things to do · Southern Province
Around Bentota you can try water sports, take a Madu River boat ride, visit the Kosgoda turtle hatchery and see Lunuganga and Brief Garden.
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Bentota Beach in Sri Lanka is a popular, beautiful stretch of golden sand known for relaxation, water sports (jet skiing, windsurfing, surfing lessons), and clear, warm waters ideal for swimming, though currents can be strong.
2Support sea turtle conservation while meeting these adorable ancient mariners!
3Step into the artistic vision of Bevis Bawa, brother of famous architect Geoffrey Bawa!
4Kalutara
Relax on golden sands where the Kalu River meets the sparkling Indian Ocean!
Bentota is a good last stop before your flight. A driver can take you around the area and to the airport on time.
Its river and lagoon, water sports, long beach and the gardens of Geoffrey and Bevis Bawa.
Bentota is quieter with resort hotels; Hikkaduwa is livelier with more cafés and surfing.
