Sri Lanka, one of the pearls in the Indian Ocean was considered by Marco Polo to be the finest island of its size in all the world, and you'll likely agree after exploring the country's fabled delights.

A land of tropical beauty and a thousand breathtaking views it oozes tourist appeal. Verdant tea covered mountains, multi-coloured rice paddies, laid back village lifestyles, coconut fringed beaches, underwater gardens, cascading waterfalls, colourful festivals and magnificent ancient cities; Sri Lanka is a feast for the eyes. Get to know it before you visit via these informative guide pages.