Joanna James
Negombo is located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, the closest beach resort to the international airport; the town although modern is still a sleepy fishing village at heart, holding onto its colonial past. Hence, your exploration of Negombo will be a varied one, read on to understand.
Although a fast-paced town, Negombo's backbone is the fishing community, the place still stays true to its origins and a visit to the fishing villages will be a very rewarding experience. Located away from town, the fishing village is a very interesting place to explore, where you come across fish put to dry on the sandy beach, and maybe even make it in time to watch a fresh catch being dragged in. Don't forget the cameras folks as you get to see how the local community live and chat to the friendly people there.
Negombo boasts a long and rich history of colonial influences. The Old Dutch Fort in Negombo is a fine example. The ruins located just 14 minutes from the popular resort, Arie Lagoon is ideal to understand how the Dutch influenced the area and made use of Negombo's position along the west coast. The fort is just one of the area's top attractions, which is why Negombo is the ideal resort town to look for a luxury resort in Sri Lanka; catering to both the curious tourist and those looking for a relaxed waterside holiday the hotels in Negombo are lovely family getaways.
Negombo is nicknamed 'Little Rome' with good reason. The town heavily influenced by the Dutch colonists boasts a large Catholic community with an impressive collection of churches and shrines dedicated to the Christian faith. The largest and most impressive amongst these is St Mary's Church; boasting an impressive grand structure the church's façade is not the only allure. Inside you will find statues of saints and lovely period furniture.
A huge sandy bank, Negombo beach and the Negombo Beach Park are lovely sunny places you will love spending time at. Apart for plenty of opportunities to bathe in the warm Indian Ocean and snooze under the shade of a coconut palm, these beaches are perfect for indulging in the latest water sports or hiring a local catamaran to take you on an adrenaline-pumping ride across the choppy seas.
Beautiful Negombo Lagoon is one of the town's most iconic attractions. Not only is the water home to some of the most succulent prawns and crabs across the nation, but the place is also a verdant haven of mangrove forests and exotic creatures. If you are staying at a Negombo resort overlooking the picturesque lagoon, make sure to book a safari across the waters which treats one to sights of monitor lizards skulking along the shores, water birds, crab fishermen wading through the shallows and shores lined with fisherfolk huts and lots of wooden fishing boats moored along the banks.
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