Bentota Beach

1. Snorkelling and Scuba Diving
Because of the clear blue waters, the visitors have the advantage that they can indulge in snorkelling and deep sea diving along with scuba diving.

2. Water Sports
Bentota Beach is a water sports hub in the country, with myriad activities on offer. They include windsurfing, water skiing, jet-skiing, snorkelling, tube rides, banana boats, surfing and scuba diving. The beach has several water sports centres that organize lessons and provide equipment for an immensely enjoyable time amongst the waves. The expenses vary according to the operator, the water sport and the duration of the chosen activity.

3. Cycling Trips
The visitors can also indulge in cycling trips, wherein the visitors can rent bicycles at minimal rates and take tours through the entire span of the beach.

4. Island Tour
There is also an island tour. In the island tour, the visitors can along with local fishers embark on a journey to various islands and spend a day or just a few hours and discover the undiscovered.

5. Enjoy the Nightlife
One can go to the parties organised by the beach resorts and enjoy the nightlife. The beach parties are also a great way of connecting with the locals on the first-hand experience and learn more about the beautiful beach and its town.

6. Fishing
Another activity that the visitors can enrol themselves into is fishing. The town of Bentota is known for its fresh seafood and the unique way through which the fishermen catch the fish. The visitors can not only indulge in catching the fish but also learn more about how the fishermen catch the fishes.

7. Cooking Local Delicacies
One can also get a first-hand experience of the local seafood delicacies and can also learn to cook the treats from the locals. For those who seek for a more mellow time on the beach also have the perfect facilities and amenities to do so.

8. Visit Sea Turtle Conservation Projects
There are also various turtle hatcheries at the beach. The turtle hatcheries have been set-up to protect the turtle eggs until they hatch, and provide them with the perfect environmental and temperature conditions. There are other turtles as well who sick and receiving treatments are or who have been in an accident.