Land Available for Senior Tourism Care Project in Kalametiya-Tangalle, South of Sri Lanka.  Promotion of Senior Tourism in Sri Lanka – THE SANCTUARY

Kalametiya is a quiet village 214 km south of Colombo. Like many of the beaches in the deep south of the island, Kalametiya stretch of the beach is a nesting beach for turtles.

The growth of the elder population is bringing new opportunities for the tourism market in Sri Lanka which is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries of this fast-growing segment aftermath of covid 19 due to changes in the lifestyle and their high tendency to travel.

The ‘SANCTUARY’ AT Kalametiya

• Beauty of Kalametiya.
• Natural beauty and Fishing harbour
• Long Beach walks or bike rides
• Jungle of undisturbed tropical flora
• Fine and white sand
• Unpolluted and clear water
• Most amazing array of marine life
• Offering a menu of rejuvenating, pampering and holistic wellness treatment to calm mind and body 
• Fishing trips Kalametiya Lagoon/Beach
• Mind relaxing Bird watching tour –Kalametiya Lagoon
• Traditional Boat sailing

The landscaped gardens, waterfalls, flowing waters and ponds filled with fish in front of the veranda are designed to bring pleasure even to the less-mobile residents.

For active residents, the landscaped and well maintained acreage and the large lawn surrounded by paved footpaths offer plenty of space to walk around, exercise and enjoy a restful, relaxed way of life. The less-mobile residents are helped and encouraged by our friendly staff to walk and exercise. In the evenings, even the wheelchair-bound residents are taken to the garden by their caregivers.

The dining area overlooks a mini-forest and either side of internal roads and pathways are planted with over 100 indigenous trees varying from tropical hardwoods and medicinal plants in the selected land with a much soothing climate which would be deeply appreciated by residents and visitors alike. These aspects would convert even the less-mobile residents to be fond of bird-watching.

By 2030 12% or approximately 1 billion of the world population will be over 65

By 2050 the elderly population will increase to 22%.

In developed countries, the population over 60 is growing 2% annually and expected to increase by 58% in the next forty years. 

 In the developing countries, numbers have increased from 264 million in 2009 and forecasted to increase 416 million by 2050.

In Sri Lanka, by 2040 the percentage of elderly population would rise from 9.4% in 2015, 21% by 2045 to 35.6% by 2100.

Senior Tourism has been identified as one of the fast-growing niche market segments.

Key travel behavior characteristics of senior tourists:

• Warm Hospitality                                                       
•  Provision of Disabled Facilities
•  Courtesy and Caring 
• Truth and Delivered with Warmth
• Freedom, Hassle Free Socializing Opportunities
• Soft Activity-Based Holidays
• Safety, Security
• Healthy Foods
• Choice of Sharing A Room with Same Gender
• Host-Community Contacts
• Tour Interpretation and Tourism Storytelling and Own Language Interpreters,
• Proper Tour Planning
• Evade Unexpected Changes
• Automated and Convenient Arrangements

Important lengths :

• Distance to the Beach – 100 Meters 
• Southern Highway Exit – Kasagala (20 Minutes to the proposed Site)
• Distance to Mattala International Airport – 60 km
• Distance to Hambantota Harbour – 30 km

Contact us for more details. We stay at your disposition !