Negombo City is a colorful jewel of the western coast. Perched a few minutes away from Bandaranaike International Airport, this vibrant city houses something for everyone looking to mix their vacation with high doses of adventure and relaxation. Spotlessly clean amongst the best beaches in Sri Lanka, Negombo has a unique Dutch Fort and you can even see a great fish market where local people are selling their daily catch of fresh seafood. Muthurajawela Marsh also provides picturesque landscapes with wildlife encounters.
As a visitor, you can do lots of fun things in Negombo, such as sunbathing and swimming, beach volleyball & football, jet skiing and windsurfing, boat rides along the Dutch Canal, cycling along the canal, and birdwatching at Muthurajawela Marsh.
Negombo is more than just a beach town. Take a walk through the charming streets and you will see both colonial architecture on every side of them as well as busy markets that are reminders of this city’s history and its local traditions. Fresh seafood scent pervades the air, especially at the renowned fish market where you can see local fishermen present their daily harvested catch. If interested in the local culture and history, you may visit this historical Dutch Fort, which will give an insight into its colonial past. In addition to the beaches, the breathtaking landscapes of Muthurajawela Marsh offer a tranquil getaway experience as well as an ideal spot for all nature and bird lovers, where innumerable species characterize their abode here.
From a beachside dinner to cruising down the lagoon, Negombo guarantees that you will walk away with more memories in your hand than sand between your toes! Located about 37 kilometers away from Colombo, Negombo Lagoon promotes the study of Sri Lankan coastal biodiversity. We can arrange your amazing journey to Negombo and give you a chance to collect memories.
