Negombo is a beautiful beach resort on the western coast of Sri Lanka,
just a short drive north of Columbo. As it is also very close to the airport,
Negombo is a convenient place to either begin or end your trip to Sri Lanka. You
can relax on beautiful beaches, view incredible sunsets and enjoy western and
Sri Lankan food. Sea food is very popular and is caught fresh daily by Negombo
fishermen.
Located 37 kms north of Colombo, Negombo is a characteristic fishing town.
Amidst the lush groves of coconut palms, the town breathes the spirit of the
sea. With plenty of sea food available within the town’s vicinity, it is a
veritable paradise for the gourmet.
Attractions
Sea food is the prime attraction of this place. For the sea food buffs there is
no better place in Sri Lanka than this small town. A place which cannot be
missed out! Seer, skipjack, herring and mullet, pomfret, amber jack, lobsters
and prawns are popular delicacies here. One can see various old world fishing
crafts like the outrigger canoe and the catamaran bringing home a variety of
these pisceans.
Getting There
Reaching Negombo is quite easy for the tourists. One can hire a tourist cab or
any taxi and zoom out of Colombo, only 37 kms away, into this fishing town.
Staying
The best accomodation is available at Colombo. There is a place to suit
everyone’s budget.
Negombo is a beautiful beach resort on the western coast of Sri Lanka,
just a short drive north of Columbo. As it is also very close to the airport,
Negombo is a convenient place to either begin or end your trip to Sri Lanka. You
can relax on beautiful beaches, view incredible sunsets and enjoy western and
Sri Lankan food. Sea food is very popular and is caught fresh daily by Negombo
fishermen.
