Articles about Sri Lanka
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka? Browse our articles for information about this Indian Ocean island, including turtle conservation and hatcheries, whale watching and where to see wild elephants. Our informative articles feature all you need to know for your Sri Lanka holiday, from guides to the cuisine and culture of Sri Lanka to national park safaris that are not to be missed.
Beaches in Sri Lanka
The beaches in Sri Lanka are as good as they sound – long swathes of golden sand backed by thick groves of palm trees make for one heck of a holiday background. Many of Sri Lanka’s best beaches are along the southern and eastern coasts where a lot of the most popular resorts are, though you’ll have your pick of coastline no matter where you go. Here’s a quick look at some of Sri Lanka’s most much-loved beaches.
Cuisine of Sri Lanka
A trip to Sri Lanka is a feast for the senses, and you can bet that includes plenty of culinary treats on both the sweet and savoury side. Although they’re neighbours on the map, Sri Lanka’s food and drink is more different from that of India or Thailand than you might expect, although there are plenty of common flavours that link those destinations together.
Whale watching in Sri Lanka
As well as being home to the world’s largest land mammal – the elephant – Sri Lanka is also one of the best places in the world to spot the to the planet’s largest creature – the Blue Whale – along with many smaller whales and dolphins.
Culture of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is one of the most westernised countries in Southeast Asia, with a large tourist infrastructure and English speaking population. It’s also extremely culturally rich – far beyond our associations of cricket, tea and cinnamon.
Do you need a visa for travelling to Sri Lanka?
When embarking on a holiday, all we want is the fastest route to the beach and certainly not extra time spent at border control. That’s why knowing what visa you will or won’t need when travelling abroad is crucial.