The tropical island paradise of Sri Lanka has been enthralling her visitors and inhabitants with some of the most diverse and beautiful unprecedented natural sights in an island-sized landmass. The somewhat small island of Sri Lanka encompasses sights ranging from picturesque sun-swept beaches, glorious historical monuments, and sprawling rainforests. Whether it is jungle-adventure or beach-bound relaxation, the island of Sri Lanka has it covered. If it is the latter you seek, then the ever-popular west-coast, which acts as the primary beacon of the island’s tourism industry, is sure to provide what you seek, in plenty.
The main trinity of attractions the western coast is known for are the splendorous beaches, extravagant resorts containing some of the finest beach hotels in Sri Lanka, and last but not least, some amazing examples of colonial architecture that are remnants of Dutch colonization. The western coast is the most popular and tourism-oriented section of the island mainly due to it being the most westernized and most developed. These aspects attract countless numbers of sun-crazed Europeans to the shores of the island, and dotted along her fine beaches are accommodation ranging from affordable guest-houses to more extravagant options such as the iconic range offered by Amagi Hotels.
There is a variety of places to visit along the west coast of Sri Lanka, but the primary destination should be the city of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, where underneath the cosmopolitan chaos lies a very rewarding experience laden with treasures. Further south, one can easily visit one of the party-capitals of Sri Lanka, the coastal town of Hikkaduwa. A gem that one should definitely check out is Lunuganga, magical country estate that contains the life’s work of renowned architect Jeffrey Bawa.
So if its sun-swept beaches, majestic resorts and hotels and unforgettable scenery that you seek look no further than the west-coast of Sri Lanka.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.