Negombo is one of the most notable cities in Sri Lanka. Negombo’s very close proximity to the airport and her many beaches has turned the coastal city into a bustling tourism-oriented hotspot. Negombo started out as a major port of the island where traders from all corners of the world arrived to procure the area’s cinnamon. Negombo’s cinnamon was consistently praised for being of particularly high quality and was in equally high demand. The cinnamon and fishing industries combined resulted in Negombo developing extensively into becoming one of Sri Lanka’s most significant commercial hubs in the modern day. There’s many a beach hotel Sri Lanka has to offer that is situated in Negombo, such as Jetwing Lagoon.
One of the best water bound activities to take part in where Negombo is concerned is Scuba Diving. The waters around Negombo contain many interesting varieties of fish, and through an adventure into the water one can interact with fish ranging from Barracuda to Blue-Stripe Snappers. There are also many stunning coral formations to explore such as Maha Gala, a large reef that is home to many exotic aquatic life such as Lobsters and Lion Fish. For some real thrills, there’s a beautiful shipwreck to be explored that is more than sixty years old.
Surfing is also very popular in Negombo and it is considered a great place for amateurs and experts alike since the waters are quite safe. Surfing gear is also readily available thanks to many shops and services located in the area. The equipment required however is minimal since the nature of the water rules out the requirement for heavy-duty protective gear. The best time to surf is from May to October.
The most notable water sport of Negombo is kite-surfing since first started out in Sri Lanka within Negombo. From May through to August, you can easily find plenty of Kite-Surfers hitting the water in and around Negombo.
If you’re passionate about water sports, then Negombo is definitely the place for you.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.
