Sri Lanka is a tear-drop shaped island occupying a space of 66,000 sq km in the Indian Ocean just 50 km off the southern-most tip of the Indian sub-continent. It is a magical, mystical country of incredible natural beauty and diversity with amazing and exotic flora and fauna, where tranquil tea plantations grow in the rugged and hilly southern half of the island and a vast, arid plain extends across the northern half to the Jaffna peninsula. Idyllic beaches are commonplace, the best of which can be found on the southern coasts, making this region a popular choice of destination for many people when looking for holiday accommodation in Sri Lanka. The population levels are high but generally concentrated around the larger towns and in the capital city, Colombo, yet you won't have to travel far to achieve the feeling of utter serenity that shrouds the breathtaking rural areas and steamy rain forests that exist throughout the island of Sri Lanka.

If you're seeking an escape from a dreary, cold European winter, Sri Lanka won't disappoint you - with guaranteed heat and sunshine from December to March, many tourists consider this the perfect time and place in which to shake off those winter blues, although you could visit Sri Lanka at any time of the year and never experience temperatures less than hot! With its tropical climate, rain can be frequent and heavy at certain times of the year, but this is rarely a problem for the visitor and can often come as a brief yet welcome break from the intensity of the constant heat.

Holiday villas in Sri Lanka, southern province, can be found that will tempt you with opulence and decadence beyond your wildest dreams, in situations that offer you the opportunity to discover the vibrancy of an ancient and beautiful city, like Galle Fort, yet also the peace and privacy of some of the finest beaches in Sri Lanka. The same could be said of western province, where apartments in Colombo give you the chance to combine every aspect of an exciting urban existence with the spiritual atmosphere of the Sri Lankan rain forests that cloak the hills around this deeply historic and culturally rich capital city. For a friendly welcome, excellent food and hospitality, and a holiday experience as diverse and unforgettable as the landscapes and lifestyles of this fascinating country, choose Sri Lanka.

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