Sri Lanka is considered one of the best resorts on the planet. Located in the middle of the ocean, this island state is the owner of the most magnificent nature, rather long sandy beaches, tropical forests. No wonder, in literal translation, Sri Lanka sounds like "blessed land." Let's see if it is worth going to Sri Lanka, how this country attracts millions of tourists.
Interesting cities and resorts of Sri Lanka
The island is a real paradise for tourists. The cities of Kandy, Sigiriya and Dambulla attract with their rich and unique history. The resort places of Sri Lanka are ideal for diving and surfing. Even an ordinary swim in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean will give you a lot of pleasure.
Despite the small area of the island, the most picturesque resorts are located on it - Colombo, Tangalle, Trincomalee, Pottuville.
Colombo - the largest city and business center of the island-state - is located on the southeast coast. The city is rich in cultural monuments, temples and mosques. This is where the best hotels and shops are located. A notable feature of Colombo is that it is located at sea level, as a result of which the air temperature in the city is always + 27C.
The best beaches in Sri Lanka are located near Colombo - in the city of Tangalle. It is difficult to find another such place that would be ideal for solitude, tranquility and merging with nature. At the same time, the city has a developed infrastructure, luxury hotels, and a wide variety of shops.
An unforgettable honeymoon in Sri Lanka is spent by newlyweds and couples in love in the most romantic place on the island - in the resort of Bentota. All conditions for water entertainment and sports are also created here.
Sunny weather throughout the year reigns in the eastern part of the island, where the famous Trincomalee resort is located. This city seems to be hidden from bad weather and anomalous natural phenomena. In addition to sunbathing on the beautiful sandy beaches, tourists can enjoy the beauty of the nearby islets and the depths of the sea by renting a boat or yacht. Not far from the beaches of Trincomalee there are hot springs, the water of which is considered curative.
The ten best beaches in the world include the beaches of the Pottuville resort. Surfer tourists try to get here during the winds, when magnificent waves rise from the waters of the ocean. Near the Pottuville Point beach there is the oldest monument dating back more than 2000 years - the Magul Maha Viharaya temple.
When is the best time to go to Sri Lanka to rest
The most favorable period for visiting Sri Lanka is from November to April. It is at this time that sunny calm weather is on the island.