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Mount Lavinia Sri Lanka

Located south of Colombo, Mount Lavinia is a group of suburbs and residential neighborhoods in Sri Lanka’s capital area. Its origins lie in several fishing villages that once formed part of the former Kingdom of Kotte. After the arrival of the Europeans—especially the British governor Sir Thomas Maitland, who acquired the area during his romance with a local dancer—Mount Lavinia began to develop into the seaside haven it is today. During a day in Mount Lavinia, you can enjoy the beautiful gardens and birdlife of the Dehiwala Zoo, stroll along the local beach, or visit the Attidiya Bird Sanctuary, surrounded by wetlands and marshes. Throughout the area, there is a wide range of hotels and restaurants, making it an ideal base for experiencing Colombo from a more relaxed and exclusive coastal setting.

Recommended airport

Bandaranaike Intl Colombo (CMB)

Nearby destinations

Colombo, Sri Lanka a 11.04 km
Katunayake a 37.29 km
Bentota, Sri Lanka a 48.67 km

Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka

Mount Lavinia Sri Lanka