Negombo is a sleepy fishing town 37 km north of Colombo.
Famous for its fishing industry, canal network and golden beach, it is a
popular destination for tourists. It’s the kind of place where you only need to
spend a day or so to experience the best of it.
The main attraction is the bustling fish markets that take
place each morning. It’s worth getting up early so you can see the boats pull
into the harbour at 4am. Overflowing with tuna, cattlefish, crabs and all kinds
of other delicacies, there is excitement in the air as the fishermen begin to
unload their catch. Impressing the crowd with their expert knife skills, the
fishermen were extremely friendly and proudly taught us about the fish they’d
caught. The tuna was the biggest we’d seen! This is fun activity to begin the
day and a perfect chance to chat to the locals.
Negombo’s Dutch canal network is another popular attraction,
and I believe you can take a ride on the canal whilst doing some wildlife
spotting / bird watching. We chose not to go as it wasn’t something that
especially enticed us, though if you’re interested in colonial architecture it
may be worth a visit.
Of course, you can’t possibly come to Negombo without a look
on the beach. Although not as clean or as spectacular as some of Sri Lanka’s
other beaches, it is beautiful nonetheless with its golden sands and hypnotic
waves. We found it to be a great place for a morning stroll and as it is far
less crowded than Unawatuna or Hikkaduwa, it’s a romantic place to enjoy the
sunset before dinner.
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