This island is nicknamed the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. In the past it was also called Ceylon or Seylan, Taproban and Serendib.
The population (20,2 million in 2017) is a mixture of Sinhalese (about 75%) and Tamils (about 15%). It is a predominantly Buddhist country.
Although the climate is tropical, in the central highlands the weather is rather mild.
The Lime Cabanas are situated in the small town of Habaraduwa,
in Galle district which is itself a part of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.
Nature, culture, history, sports, wild life, food …
you will see, there are so many reasons to visit our location.
You are just one click from reaching your dream destination!
A WONDER OF ASIA
SRI LANKA
WILD NATURE, BEACHES, TEA & MUCH MORE
SOUTHERN PROVINCE
The Southern Province with its 2,5 million inhabitants is the third most densely populated province in SL. It consists of three districts: Galle, Matara and Hambantota.
Its capital, Galle, is connected with Colombo, the capital of the whole country, by the only one highway on the island. The newest part of this highway takes you also to Matara.
The main source of income for the majority of the local population is subsistence farming (tea plantations, coconuts and cinnamon), fishing and tourism, with the latter developing fast especially the last twenty years into the most touristic province in SL. In 2004, the province was affected by the tsunami.
ARCHITECTURAL GEMS BUT NOT ONLY
GALLE DISTRICT
The Galle District offers a huge variety of experience: rivers, lakes, rainforests, some of the most beautiful beaches in the world (Hikkaduwa, Bentota, Unawatuna). Tourists can also explore its ancient history but also the one of 16th through 19th centuries.
The capital, Galle (the Sinhalese for rocks), has its own harbour and airport for domestic flights. It is the most touristic city in the region, with numerous buildings witnessing the old colonial times. Some of these architectural gems are used the local authorities as courts or schools, others were remodelled to hotels and luxury shops.
SEAFOOD LOVERS & SURFERS PARADISE
HABARADUWA
This middle size town is situated at the seaside between Galle and Mirissa.
The inhabitants are 100% Sinhalese middle class people of Buddhist religion. Most of them make their living as fishermen, farmers, craftsmen, government and tourism employees.
The beach here is very wide. You can admire the waves from the quiet seashore, as there are no huge hotels here. This place will suit to the lovers of seafood, because of its high number of restaurants having the opportunity to serve the daily catch of the fishermen right at the spot.
Other towns such as Koggala, Unawatuna, Thalpe, Ahangama or Dalawella belong under the Habaraduwa central administration.