Tangalle
Tangalle
With a mix of beautiful beaches, watersports and buzzing streets that attract tropical fun seekers, there are a myriad of things to do in Bentota. This popular resort town sits between the Bentota lagoon, the river and the ocean on the South West coast of Sri Lanka, and is at the centre of the watersport action in the region. Despite the activity, endangered sea turtles come to nest on the beach and many conservation projects operate in the area.
The river and the thick mangrove swamps are also home to diverse marine life.
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
in Tangalle
Rekawa Turtle Conservation Project
Endangered giant turtles nest on the Rekawa shoreline; here, you can learn more about their habits, habitats and help release hatchlings to sea.
Hummanaya Blowhole
The second largest in the world, and the only one in Sri Lanka, this natural blowhole sprays jets of water often reaching 100ft.
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
High on a rock 250 metres tall, this monastery complex is over 2000 years old and is of great cultural and historical significance.
