The East
Maybe you're searching for somewhere in Sri Lanka a little less developed, a coastline that retains a more earthy, local feel. Or maybe you just want the best beach of your life. Well, the East might just offer that place and that beach.
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Top places to visit in The East
Discover the best attractions in The East from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in Sri LankaNilaveli Beach
- Attraction in Sri LankaKumana National Park
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Attraction in Sri LankaDutch Fort - Attraction in Sri LankaPigeon Island Marine National Park
- Attraction in Sri LankaKalkudah Beach
- Attraction in Sri LankaUppuveli Beach
- Attraction in Sri LankaArugam Bay Beach
- Attraction in TrincomaleeKoneswaram Temple
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The East and beyond
- destinationArugam Bay
- destinationTrincomalee
