West Coast · #8 of 10
Bentota
River safaris, turtles and golden beaches
06.4200° N · 79.9950° E
Bentota is a classic beach resort town with wide golden sands, the mangrove-lined Madu River and Sri Lanka's best water sports.
Bentota is ideal for relaxing beach days and gentle adventures. Take a boat safari along the Madu River through mangrove islands, visit a sea turtle conservation hatchery at Kosgoda and try jet skiing, banana boats or windsurfing.
The area is also home to beautiful gardens such as Brief Garden and Lunuganga, the country estate of architect Geoffrey Bawa.
Top things to do in Bentota
01Madu River boat safari
02Kosgoda turtle hatchery
03Water sports
04Brief Garden & Lunuganga
05Beach relaxation
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