Taprobane Island

A privately owned island with just one villa, was first built by the French Count de Mauny. He stumbled upon this utopia after a long but futile search around the world for a paradise on earth. The island then passed onto the hands of Paul Bowles; an American novelist who fell in love with the beauty of this island after a visit. After that the ownership passed onto a former United Nations Chief Prosecutor Sir Desmond Lorenz de Silva who was a Sri Lankan born, before ending up in the hands of the current owner Geoffrey Dobbs. Many authors, musicians and composers have visited this villa. Kylie Minogue (Australian- British singer/ actress) even composed a song about this islet after her stay at the Taprobane Island. At present this villa is a high end hotel. If you wish to experience the feeling of what it’s like to own an entire island you can always rent this villa. The island and the villa consist of five suites, tropical and lush gardens and an infinity swimming pool.