22 minutes away is the busy town of Bentota. It’s extremely popular for many elating water sports on its river, safe without rocks or rough patches of water: water skiing, windsurfing, kite surfing, jet skiing, speed boat rides, kayaking, canoeing, wake boarding, paddle boarding, diving and snorkeling are great if you’re full of energy. Or maybe try something quieter like fishing, there’s snapper, Mangrove Jack, Mullet and Cat Fish.

If you’re new to any of it, don’t worry. The town is brimming with offers of facilities and teams to train and monitor you. There’s something fitting for any age group.