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Known as "The Land of Singing Fish", Batticaloa, is home to a historic lighthouse which is a famous attraction here sitting atop an elevated patch of land. The tower is an oval structure built by the British when the land was ruled by them in the 1913s. Standing as a symbol of light for many years since its inception, the lighthouse has offered hope and relief to many sailors and fisherman in the area and those who have travelled on the rough seas of the surrounding Indian Ocean. Today its stands as a beautiful reminder of the age old heritage of Batticaloa and the winds of change gone by. An observation deck and five windows dress the Muttuwaran Lighthouse as it is fondly referred to among locals; so named to mean 'lagoon meets sea'. It is surrounded by many coconut and Palmyra trees. With waves crashing on one side of the tower and the calm waters of the lagoon on the opposite side, it paints the perfect coastal picture. The lighthouse is located few kilometres away from Batticaloa on the Bar road. 28 metres in height the structure was virtually unreachable due to terrorist activity in the area. In 2003 when a major Tsunami that hit the island ruined the surrounding areas, the lighthouse suffered only minor injuries. However with the USAID Tsunami relief funds, the lighthouse received a much needed face lift thereafter. Although the west coast of Sri Lanka is world renowned for its sun, sand and amazing hospitality the east coast of the country is just beginning to unveil its tranquil beaches and splendid seas. Many resorts are keen on stretching their hospitality towards the east coast and have invested in gorgeous hotels that will soon make their mark in Sri Lankan tourism. Maalu Maalu is a relatively new Sri Lanka spa resort in the Passekuda region of the east. With an unspoiled beach surrounding the premises and uniquely placed villas around the interesting pool of the hotel, it is one of the finest hotels in the area. So gaze at the sheer blue of the ocean from the comfort of your own villa and say hello to seasons in the sun when staying at this enchanting Sri Lanka resort. Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
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