Negombo is on the western coast and is the closest touristy beach resort to the international airport. Hence beach lovers will either make Negombo their first or last stop before leaving the island. A very popular town Negombo has it all; a bustling city centre and lazy fisher village vibes around the coast. Just 35kms from the commercial capital Colombo Negombo beach is a wide expanse of sandy fun. Ride the traditional wooden canoes, scuba dive and snorkel around the reefs or simply chill on the beach and catch some sun. The area is well serviced with seafood restaurants as the huge Negombo Lagoon bordering the ocean is famous for its offerings of succulent prawns and crab.