Negombo (which is derived from Sinhala and means ‘group of bees’) is a city located in Sri Lanka’s Western Province. Lying roughly thirty seven kilometres from the island’s capital of Colombo, Negombo is the fourth biggest city in Sri Lanka. The bustling city has a well-developed fishing industry and is a highly popular tourist destination within the island nation. The city is popular for its many historical and cultural attractions, although most who visit here are more interested in the city’s terrific beaches.
Travellers looking for a little excitement and adventure during their vacation in Sri Lanka can have their fill in Negombo. The town is the ideal place to try out a number of water sports. First on the list of things to do is scuba diving. There are some excellent diving spots situated off Negombo’s coastline and one can come across many colourful species of fish. This includes stonefish, moray eels, emperor angel fish, puffing starfish and blue triggerfish. Those that cannot go scuba diving can try snorkelling instead. While it may not be as visually rewarding as scuba diving, one can still catch glimpses of Negombo’s magical underwater world.
Surfing is another thing to try out while on vacation here. The waves here are a perfect balance of tough and easy enabling both seasoned surfers to complete novices to enjoy surfing them. Other sports to try out include wakeboarding, water skiing, barefoot water skiing, and jet skiing. Those looking for something that is a little slower paced can try going sailing, boating or whale watching (which, one should keep in mind, is a seasonal activity). It is easy to find operations that conduct various water sports and rent out the equipment and yet choosing one can be difficult. Tourists should look around before making a choice.
As the fishing town is located barely seven kilometres from the Bandaranaike International Airport, the most convenient time to visit is either when arriving or departing the tropical island. Tourists looking for a good Negombo hotel to stay in will not be disappointed with the offerings of the Jetwing Blue. This beach hotel negambo occupies a solitary stretch of beach and comes equipped with all the latest modern conveniences.
