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Waves breaking on the rocks at Bentota beach in the evening

Beach · Bentota

Bentota beach

A wide stretch of golden sand south of the river mouth, with calm swimming in the dry season and water sports on the river side.

Best season
January to April and November and December
Time to allow
3 hr (at least 1 hr 30 min)
Best time of day
Afternoon
Entry
Free entry
What to wear
Everyday clothes. Sun hat and sunscreen help.
Good for
Easy going, families

Photos

The long palm-backed beach at Bentota
The long palm-backed beach at Bentota
The Bentota river in the evening, seen from the Aluthgama bank
The Bentota river in the evening, seen from the Aluthgama bank
Calm water and palms on the Bentota river
Calm water and palms on the Bentota river

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