Location:
37 kms north of Colombo
Famous for: Sea Food
Located 37 kms north of Colombo, Negombo is a characteristic fishing town.
Amidst the lush groves of coconut palms, the town breathes the spirit of the
sea. With plenty of sea food available within the towns vicinity, it
is a veritable paradise for the gourmet.
Attractions
Sea food is the prime attraction of this place. For the sea food buffs
there is no better place in Sri Lanka than this small town. A place which
cannot be missed out! Seer, skipjack, herring and mullet, pomfret, amber
jack, lobsters and prawns are popular delicacies here. One can see various
old world fishing crafts like the outrigger canoe and the catamaran bringing
home a variety of these pisceans.
Getting There
Reaching Negombo is quite easy for the tourists. One can hire a tourist cab
or any taxi and zoom out of Colombo, only 37 kms away, into this fishing
town.
Staying
The best accomodation is available at Colombo. There is a place to suit
everyones budget.