Negombo the
Charming Beach of Western Coast, Sri Lanka :-
Negombo
is located approximately 37 km north of the commercial capital of Colombo in
Sri Lanka. It is located at the mouth of the Negombo lagoon. The major beach
resort in the West Coast is Negombo. The wide sandy beaches and the safe sea
are the main attractions of Negombo and it is perfectly located within 7 km
from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, Sri Lanka.
A stroll
on the beach will bring you as close as you can get to the many restaurants and
cafes that have sprung up in the area.
International and local cuisine – from
Sri Lanka’s hot spicy curries to
homemade Italian ice cream – with
something to suit every taste bud and purse too! Most places remain open till
well past midnight, so if you are looking for a place to chill out - head over
in this direction.
Negombo
has a small port, and its economy is mainly based on tourism and its
centuries-old fishing industry. Negombo is a traditional fishing town in Sri
Lanka, and no wonder the town is a gourmet food lover’s paradise with seafood
available in plenty. Negombo also produces spices, ceramics and brassware. The
town has a majority of Roman Catholics along with Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims
while it has been given the name “Little Rome” due to the highly ornate
Portuguese-era Roman Catholic churches found within the township. The town has
several buildings that date back to the Dutch and Portuguese colonial era.
Attractions in the city include the old Dutch fort gate built in 1672 now a
part of the prison, the Dutch Canal which was then a supply route to the Dutch
administration, old churches and fishing villages.
Fishing
is a way of life in Negombo, and the daily hub of activity on its beaches
strongly reflects this. The fishing
boats leave the coast at dawn and return with their catch by mid day - some of
which is auctioned on the beach while the rest is taken to the markets. Fishermen mend their nets, and prepare their
boats for the next day‘s fishing - if you strike up a conversation with them
you might be lucky enough to be invited to join them on their next trip.
The long
stretches of sandy beach are ideal for beach games like volleyball and beach
football, while the less energetic can spend their time soaking up the sun
while sipping on an ice cold beverage.
The
100km long canal running through the town is still being used and is an
attraction for those who want to see the country from a different perspective.
The
Katuwapitiya Church and the Grand Street Church are the two biggest parishes in
Negombo. “Agurukaramulla temple” is a famous Buddhist temple bringing Buddhists
from all over Sri Lanka to Negombo every year.
The wide
sandy beaches and the safe sea are the major tourist attractions of Negombo,
while many tourists use the town for the first or the last night of their stay
in Sri Lanka. Negombo offers some of the better beaches on the west coast of
Sri Lanka, and draws tourists who stop over for a day on their way to or from
the airport. Several hotels ranging from luxury hotels to budget hotels, guest
houses and restaurants are available in Negombo.
Other attractions
of Negombo are Negombo Lagoon, Negombo Beach, Fishing in Negombo Lagoon, Dutch
Fort in Negombo and St. Mary’s Church in Negombo
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