Is Ella LGBTQ+ friendly?

Ella is a big stop on the backpacker route and, honestly, it feels safe and friendly for LGBTQ+ travellers. The town’s moving, international mix of people means most visitors, no matter where they’re coming from, are received with real warmth.

Set in the Green Hills Country, Ella’s local economy leans mostly on tourism. The people running the cafés, trekking lodges, and drinking spots know how to welcome visitors from everywhere. Whether you are going up Little Adam’s Peak or eating somewhere in town, your sexual orientation stays off-limits.