Negombo Beach
Negombo Beach is the first great coastal experience that most international visitors to Sri Lanka encounter, given its location just…
Negombo Lagoon
Negombo Lagoon is a large coastal lagoon stretching approximately 17 kilometres inland from the ocean, separated from the sea by…
Dutch Canal
The Dutch Canal — known in Sinhala as the Puttalam Kalapuwa Oya — is a remarkable feat of colonial-era engineering…
St. 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…
Angurukaramulla Temple
Angurukaramulla Temple in Negombo is a fascinating Buddhist temple that stands as a spiritual counterpoint to the town's otherwise Catholic-dominated…
Muthurajawela Marsh
Muthurajawela Marsh is one of the largest mangrove wetlands in Sri Lanka, covering approximately 3,078 hectares along the coast north…
Hamilton Canal
The Hamilton Canal is a colonial-era navigable waterway built in the 19th century during British administration, running parallel to the…
Lellama Fish Market
The Lellama Fish Market in Negombo is one of the most important and atmospheric fish markets in Sri Lanka, operating…
Dutch Fort, Negombo
The Dutch Fort in Negombo is a partially preserved colonial fortification that stands as one of the town's most tangible…
Waikkal Beach
Waikkal Beach lies north of Negombo town on a long, unspoiled stretch of coastline that offers a dramatically quieter and…