Destinations & Attractions
Handpicked destinations across Sri Lanka — beaches, waterfalls, wildlife, heritage sites and hidden gems.
Angurukaramulla Temple
Angurukaramulla Temple in Negombo is a fascinating Buddhist temple that stands as a spiritual counterpoint to the town's otherwise Catholic-dominated religious landscape.…
Read ArticleSt. Mary’s Church, Negombo
St. Mary's Church in Negombo is one of the most impressive Catholic churches in Sri Lanka, a towering white cathedral that dominates…
Read ArticleDutch Canal
The Dutch Canal — known in Sinhala as the Puttalam Kalapuwa Oya — is a remarkable feat of colonial-era engineering stretching approximately…
Read ArticleNegombo Lagoon
Negombo Lagoon is a large coastal lagoon stretching approximately 17 kilometres inland from the ocean, separated from the sea by a narrow…
Read ArticleNegombo Beach
Negombo Beach is the first great coastal experience that most international visitors to Sri Lanka encounter, given its location just 8 kilometres…
Read ArticleAluthgama Town River Area
Aluthgama is a lively market town at the point where the Bentota River reaches the coast, situated at the southern boundary of…
Read ArticleBeruwala Lighthouse
The Beruwala Lighthouse is a tall, distinctive colonial-era lighthouse standing on a rocky promontory at the southern end of Beruwala Bay, guiding…
Read ArticleBeruwala Beach
Beruwala is one of the oldest established beach resort areas on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, with a tourist presence stretching back to…
Read ArticlePayagala Beach
Payagala Beach is a quiet, largely unvisited stretch of coastline between Wadduwa and Beruwala, tucked between two small headlands that give it…
Read ArticleWadduwa Lagoon
Wadduwa Lagoon is a small but ecologically rich coastal lagoon located behind Wadduwa Beach, separated from the Indian Ocean by a narrow…
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