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    Sri Lanka Holidays

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    Holidays to Sri Lanka are about more than just the palm-lined beaches. As a biodiversity hotspot, you can see more than 100 different species of mammal here. And to relax after a busy day in the national parks, there's plenty of Ceylon tea to go around.

    Small but mighty

    Sri Lanka is a small Indian Ocean island, covering just 65,610 square kilometres. That makes it smaller than the Republic of Ireland. But it manages to pack a lot into such a small space. You'll find a UNESCO-worthy old city in Galle, beach parties galore in Hikkaduwa, and Buddhist temples in Bentota. The Coastal Line train service is ideal for travelling between top destinations in the main tourist zone.

    West coast beaches

    Many travellers to Sri Lanka choose to stay on the popular west coast of the island. There are lots of places of interest here including the country's largest city of Colombo, and the capital, Kotte. This region boasts a number of beaches that are well worth checking out. Bentota Beach is large and lively, and attracts watersports enthusiasts. For families, there's a small beach at Unawatuna, just a 20-minute drive from Galle, which offers calm waters for swimming.

    More tea?

    One of Sri Lanka's biggest exports is Ceylon tea, and where better to enjoy a cup than where it all started? If you're staying in Negombo, it takes just three hours to reach Kandy by car. This is where the country's first tea was planted back in 1867. There are a number of plantations dotted across the mountains here, and there's a tea museum just 15 minutes to the south.

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    At a glance

    • Sip a cup of Ceylon tea on one of Sri Lanka’s world-famous tea plantations
    • Spy on elephants in their natural habitat at Minneriya National Park
    • Climb to the top of Sigiriya Rock and explore the ancient fortress

    Destinations in Sri Lanka

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    • Bentota

      With holidays to Bentota, you get ancient Buddhist temples, diverse cuisine and one of Sri Lanka's most treasured beaches.

    • Wadduwa

      Wadduwa holidays are all about R&R. For when you're not lazing on the sand, there are traditional spa treatments and culture-packed outings on the cards.

    • Ahungalla

      If you're looking for a taste of laidback Sri Lanka, holidays to Ahungalla fit the bill perfectly. The beach here is as pretty as they come, and pleasantly crowd-free.

    • Hikkaduwa

      Holidays to Hikkaduwa put you in the heart of Sri Lanka's party playground. Spend your days lazing on the sand, and your nights dancing on it.

    • Galle

      Holidays to Galle are part Sri Lankan, part European. Think stilt fishermen and Tamil cuisine, coupled with Colonial battlements and old-school churches.

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    • Wadduwa

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