Bentota is a lively and beautiful beach town on the south coast with a stunning ribbon of sand running around its shore with a large river providing some of the best water sports in the country. There are a huge range of activities on offer — perfect for keeping the family entertained

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Water sports are an absolute must in Bentota with a huge range of water-based activities on offer from kite surfing to diving to deep-sea fishing. Take a relaxing river boat safari down the Bentota Ganga to spot tropical birds or visit one of the many turtle conservation projects taking place in the area