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Sri Lanka, North Eastern Province, Pigeon Island National Park

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Overview

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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