Where the Bentota River meets the Indian Ocean, this stretch of golden sand is the south coast's easygoing resort strip and its watersports centre — jet-skiing, kayaking, and river safaris through the Madu wetlands. It's close enough to Colombo for a first beach stop and rich in mangrove and turtle-conservation experiences.
About 1.5 hours from Colombo on the southern expressway.
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A 5th-century rock fortress rising sheer from the jungle plain.
