The beautiful island that unlike Tenerife and Majorca actually wants more tourists
Sri Lanka continues to recover strongly from the Covid-19 pandemic as the island looks to attract more tourists to its shores.
In recent months there has been a rising number of towns, cities, and villages around the world that have started taking action against tourists.
Places such as the Canary Islands, Majorca, Venice, and even Cornwall have either introduced tourist taxes, expressed content at the high number of tourists, or staged protests against tourists.
As a result, some holidaymakers could feel as if their options for where to travel on holiday in the future could dwindle as places either become too hot due to climate change or destinations introduce restrictions when they visit.
According to reports, one of the islands that is still keen to host tourists around the world is Sri Lanka. Fodor’s Travel reported that tourism is still one of the main sources of income for the island as it continues to recover from the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As well as tourism, Sri Lanka is also known for its bright sandy beaches, warm climate, tea, and incredibly cities.
Jaffna, Sri Lanka’s northernmost city is the home of the country’s Hindu Tamil population and is filled with amazing temples as well as the stunning Jaffna Fort that today is a stunning ruin.
Nearby is the centre of Sri Lanka’s Buddhist population, Anuradhapura. The capital of the North Central Province the Sacred City of Anuradhapura is a World Heritage Site.
According to UNESCO, it was reportedly established by a cutting from the tree of enlightenment which was brought to its current location in the third century BC.
Sri Lanka has two capital cities, Colombo and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Colombo is the executive and judicial capital of the country whilst Sri Jayawardenepura is meant to be the legislative capital.
For most, Colombo is their entry point into the country and there's plenty to see and do if someone chooses to stay there including Mount Lavinia Beach, the Gangaramaya (Vihara) Buddhist Temple, the Colombo National Museum, and Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque.
The Mount Lavinia beach has been described as "very calm" and "beautiful" by travellers reviewing the area on Tripadvisor. Furthermore, the Ul-Alfar Mosque was also praised. User Maximillian said: " The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque is a stunning architectural marvel, offering an awe-inspiring glimpse into spiritual and cultural richness. The intricate design and vibrant colors of the mosque make it a must-visit. "
Meanwhile, the Colombo National Museum also had positive reviews. Visitor danny b said it was "great as a way of better understanding what we had just experienced in Sri Lanka" and "would also work as as a introduction to this wonderful country".
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The rise in prominence of islands such as Sri Lanka and other alternative places to go on holiday comes after the Spanish island of Majorca was hit by anti-tourism protests.
15,000 people of Majorca took to the streets on May 25 to complain about tourists and the cost of housing. Spokesperson for Banc del Temps, Javier Barbero, warned: “This is just the start of things. If measures aren't taken, we will continue taking to the streets until we see action.”
Speaking to MailOnline Patric Vecina said: “I work in the hotel industry and my husband is a builder. We cannot afford the inflated price of property in Majorca so we were never able to buy our own home.
“Now we cannot afford to live in Majorca anymore we are moving to Asturias in the north of Spain.”
