Ampara

Ampara is an important city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. It is a region that was heavily damaged by the tsunami, and although Ampara is inland and was notd much damage, it has a lot of NGOs that help coastal towns from Batticoala to Panama. If they prefer to live in Ampara, is because the coast has a large Muslim population, and it is difficult for Europeans to live in the small villages, so, Ampara offers a slightly more relaxed environment. There are various businesses and a small central market, and is a very cheap place where you can stay for less than €5 per night for a decent place. Ampara is on a major crossroads on the Siyambulan to Wellawaya to Pottuvil along the coast, and by exprress bus to Kandy, which takes five hours.