Things to do · Western Province
Negombo has a long beach, a busy fish market, Dutch canal boat trips and many churches. It is a relaxed place to rest before or after a long flight.
#1Top pick
Negombo Beach is a popular coastal spot with golden sands, swimming, and relaxed seaside atmosphere It combines unique local character, scenic views and cultural or natural importance.
2The Negombo Fish Market is one of the most vibrant and authentic experiences on Sri Lanka’s west coast.
3Cruise along this historic 120km waterway built by Dutch colonizers in the 1800s!
4Negombo Lagoon is one of Sri Lanka’s most serene coastal wetlands, just a short drive from the airport.
Most flights land at night or very early. A driver from Negombo or the airport meets you in arrivals, takes you to your hotel and picks you up the next morning to start your tour.
It is a good first or last stop thanks to the airport. The fish market, lagoon boat trips and beach make a relaxed day.
From November to April, in calm conditions. Outside that season the sea is rough.
