Arguably one of the most famous seashores of Sri Lanka, the Bentota Beach has long been a favorite of travellers from around the world. The popular coast is also famed for its availability of water sports, ranging from wind-surfing to jet-skiing and even waterboarding from the waters of the Bentara River. The water sports in Bentota are world-renowned, and there is something for people of all ages. Water sports in Bentota include a cruise on the river as well as other water sports activities such as water skiing, windsurfing, banana ride, wakeboarding, jet-skiing, tube rides, sea diving, snorkeling and surfing. towards the southern coastline of the island leads to the sandy shores of Bentota Beach, where our homely waters of the Bentara River flow into the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean. With little to no shade provided by the palm trees characteristic of our island, we recommend using an appropriate amount of sunscreen to enjoy the tropical weather by the sea. If you are new to the world of water sports, there are courses offered by various water sports center`s to guide you through your stint with the waves. Bentota is generally a town filled with tourists, especially as they come for the water sports that are offered by almost all the resorts that are present there. The city thrives on its wide variety of water sporting activities along with its top of the notch facilities that they offer tourists and local visitors as they partake in the games.
And the Madu river in Bentota the second biggest wetland in Sri Lanka. Abundantly rich in biodiversity, the river covers at least 150 acres of land and consists of 14 mangroves out of the 24 mangrove species found in Sri Lanka. The Madu Ganga wetland is considered to be one of the last remaining tracts of mangrove forests. It is the best place to watch prawn farming and traditional fishing methods. It is also home to 300 species of plants and about 250 wildlife species which makes it a haven for the ecologists and the botanists.Visitors can book themselves for boat rides and bird-watching rides. The boat traverses through thick mangrove forests, which provide protection to a large number of aquatic birds, animal and plant species. One can get a chance to see crocodiles, water snakes, tree snakes, and wild boars in their natural habitat during the boat.
