Negombo Lagoon is a large estuarine lagoon in Negombo, south-west Sri Lanka. The lagoon is fed by a number of small rivers and a canal. It is linked to the sea by a narrow channel to the north, near Negombo city. It is surrounded by a densely populated region containing rice paddies, coconut plantations and grassland. The land is used for fishing and agriculture. The lagoon has extensive mangrove swamps and attracts a wide variety of water birds including cormorants, herons, egrets, gulls, terns and other shorebirds. There are many hotels along the west coast of Sri Lanka, however the Club Hotel Dolphin is among the most favorite Hotel Negombo. This lavish hotel is situated right next to the sun-kissed golden beach, offering the best family retreat in a tropical paradise. Guests will be treated to a plethora of seafood and exquisite local cuisine that have been expertly prepared by the chefs. Paradise awaits, as the rooms at the hotel offer breathtaking paranomic views of the dazzling turquoise ocean.
The Negombo Lagoon covers an area of 35 square kilometres and is the largest lagoon on the west coast of Sri Lanka. It is densely populated by water birds such as cormorants, herons, egrets, gulls, terns and other shorebirds and also provides fishermen with their supply of crabs, shrimp and other shelled fish. This laoon is the ideal place to do some water sports, and take ride around the lake on a boat. There are plenty of opportunities to photograph some wildlife and some exotic water birds in the Negombo Lagoon. Also experience the stunning sunsets that tinge the skies with hues of russet and gold in the evening.
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