Explore Bentota, Sri Lanka

Bentota, south of Colombo, has a long broad sandy beach, perfect for swimming and relaxing. This civilised resort has all the services a visitor could need, including a railway station, from which you can explore the island. With hotels dotted along the beach and some on the Bentota River, there is plenty of evening entertainment available. Day activities include cruising on the Bentota river, visiting the two private gardens of Brief and Lunuganga, or enjoying some water sports as Bentota has a reputation as being the water sports capital of Sri Lanka.