With dazzling sun kissed beaches Negombo provides an excellent welcome to visitors to Sri Lanka.This fishing town is only 7km from the Bandaranaike International Airport and 37 km from the capital city Colombo. Negombo has been a Portuguese and Dutch colony in the past and still is heavily influenced by the Roman Catholic faith. You can visit Portuguese – era catholic churches and be enchanted by this coastal town also known as “Little Rome”. However, the main attraction of Negombo is the breath taking Negombo lagoon. The lagoon has extensive mangrove swamps which attract numerous water birds including herons, egrets and gulls. You can also see a half a century old shipwreck which serves as an artificial reef for a myriad of fish in the lagoon.
Being one of the most fascinating beaches on the west coast of Sri Lanka, Negombo offers the traveller a variety of aqua sports to choose from. One of the popular activities among visitors is boating. Boating in Negombo is a unique and unforgettable experience. You can opt for either a speed boat or a traditional canoe for your boating adventure. The enchanting Negombo lagoon is fed by several small rivers as well was a canal. Boating trips can be taken either in the lagoon or in a river or canal. If you wish to go on angling while on your boating trip you might be able to catch Tuna, Sail Fish, Spanish mackerel and many more varieties. You can even go snorkelling in the calm blue waters of the lagoon. The necessary fishing and snorkelling equipment can be easily hired from the many resorts along the beach.
Being a coastal town perhaps it is no surprise that you will find the best of sea food while visiting Negombo.The town is the home to Sri Lanka’s second largest fish market where you can buy a wide array of fish at a fair price. Although Sri Lankan sea food is quite hot and spicy most of the restaurants are willing to use less spice to appeal to your taste buds.
In Sri Lanka hotels will pamper you with the warm Sri Lankan hospitality. If you are looking for a Negombo hotel, there are plenty of options to choose from. Jetwing Blue is one such option where you can relax and enjoy the excellent service, and also engage in exciting aqua sports.
