The economy of Sri Lanka has been growing fast in recent years, particularly because the number of foreign tourists to the country has been increasing rapidly. The fact that people want to visit Sri Lanka is not surprising. This tear-shaped island in the Indian Ocean — a place of stunning natural beauty and fascinating built attractions — has seven World Heritage sites (Figure 1).
Groups of tourists are catered for at resorts such as Negombo and Beruwala but the country also has many independent travellers who prefer the cheaper and more laid-back beach villages such as Unawatuna. A recent initiative is development of whalewatching trips from Mirissa, following the discovery that blue and sperm whales can often be seen not far offshore.
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