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The same questions, answered side by side for October. We don't pick a winner — the trade-offs are the point.
South coast
Sri Lanka
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| In October | 28°C29 rainy days · sea 29° |
| Flying time | 18h 30mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | A week to ten days |
| Best for | Couples · Surfers · Budget travellers |
| The feel of it | Warm, easy-going, salt-and-spice |
| Where people stay | Galle Fortor Unawatuna and Dalawella |
| Getting around | Manageable without a car |
| Money and language | LKRSinhala and Tamil |
| Accommodation | Very cheap |