Things to do in Negombo

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The top 11 attractions in Negombo

Villages in Negombo

Negombo

Negombo is a fishing village. The actual fishing port is to the south, a bit away from the tourist area. It´s worth a visit, espec

Beaches in Negombo

Negombo Beach

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Negombo beach, a fishing village located 30km north of the capital Colombo, is a great beach with an incredible number of resorts.

Churches in Negombo

St. Sebastian's Church

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The town of Negombo, north of Colombo, is one of the few town with a Catholic majority. The Church of San Sebastian is on the stre

Churches in Negombo

Catholic Church

The Catholic Church has a dynamism that many European churches would envy. It was full of children because it was the holidays, pr

Historical Monuments in Negombo

Dutch Clock Tower

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The Negombo clock tower marks the entrance of the city's colonial Dutch fort. Now unfortunately it's a place that's worth little.

Historical Monuments in Negombo

Negombo Fort

The Portuguese constructed the fort of Negombo in the year 1600. But in the year 1644 the Dutch invaded it and ensured optimal str

Historical Monuments in Negombo

Dutch Canals

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Actually, it was not the Dutch ve built the Dutch canal! This part of the city is split in two, with a perfectly straight line. Th

Sports-Related in Negombo

Sri Lanka Diving Tours

This dive center is in the center of Negombo, and it is run by a couple of Europeans. There is a boat to take you there which is l

Markets in Negombo

Negombo Market

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Negombo is a fishing village and its market is organized around the colonial part of the city, around Sea Street. When you are in

Bus Stations in Negombo

Negombo Bus Station

The Negombo bus station is quite important because it is near the capital and many routes lead to and from here before taking the

Sports-Related in Negombo

Cricket Court

The cricket ground is in the colonial part of the city, north of the fort. It is a prime location, it gives you an idea of the i

Activities in Negombo

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Negombo: Dutch Canal, Negombo Lagoon, Muthrajawela Boat Tour

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starting from

60.38 £

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Negombo: All-Inclusive Lagoon Fishing Tour & Seafood Lunch

starting from

90.57 £

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Private Car Transfer from Airport (BIA) to Kalutara

starting from

36.90 £

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Colombo, Kandy or Negombo: 1-Way Private Transfer from BIA

starting from

53.67 £

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Private Transfer from Airport (BIA) to Bentota by Car

starting from

50.32 £

The most popular destinations nearby

Colombo

Beruwala

Kandy

Nuwara Eliya

Dambulla