When things go south it’s usually not good. However, in Sri Lanka South is the best place to be right now! According to CNN Travel to get the best out of your stay here “you’re going to have to let things go a little bit south“. Why?
Easy To Get To
The south coast has always managed to enchant travellers both the locals and the foreigners; however it’s after the opening of the expressway that things started to get really exciting. What was once an arduous journey of about 4-5 hours became a simple one hour trip from Colombo, where the Bandaraike International Airport is situated at.
Awesome Hotels
A Luxury Resort in Tangalle : Photo by Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle
CNN reports that a few years ago to find a hotel with about 150 rooms would have been “unimaginable”. But, times have changed, and large hotel chains like Anantara Hotels & Resorts have chosen Sri Lanka’s beautiful South Coast to be the destination of one of their latest properties, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle.
In addition to this luxury Tangalle hotel, you will also find a lot of small hotels and hostels that have mushroomed along the coast during recent times to cater to the high demand of travellers.
Amazing Attractions
The South Coast of the Country is blessed with an abundance of beautiful attractions and exciting activities.
Some say that the beaches are the crowning glory…
Tangalle Sea View | Photo by Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle
…with such gorgeous beaches such as Unawatuna, Tangalle, Mirissa and Jungle Beach being perfect for swimming, surfing, snorkelling and surfing.
..while some say it’s the wildlife
Peacock seen in Yala : Photo by Poorna Seneviratne
The south is where the Yala National Park is. This wildlife reserve is home to one of the largest densities of leopards in the world! It also has other animal species such as elephants, sloth bears, peacocks and more.
Mirissa is also a great place to head over to if you’re an animal lover cause its one of the best places to go whale watching in Sri Lanka.
Others say it’s the heritage sites
Haynakaduwa Temple | Photo by Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle
The Kalutara Temple, Katharagama, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Galle Dutch Fort are just a few of the many heritage site you will be able to explore when in the Southern Coast.
Or Maybe Because It’s The Perfect Place to Chill!
Chilling in the beach | Photo Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle
Forget the rest of the world, and let the south of Sri Lanka work its magic on you…
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+
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