Negombo town is the closest attraction to the Bandaranaike International Airport. It provides the most convenient break for weary travellers who first arrive in Sri Lanka. It is not a destination many take time to explore, perhaps due to its proximity to the airport. Negombo has some of the best beaches on the west coast of the island. Negombo became strategic for cinnamon trade during the Dutch period, and the European influence is very much still visible here. The town has an exquisite collection of churches, and it is a reflection of the town’s strong catholic influence. And if you thought, this seaside town is all about beaches; wait till you discover the Negombo lagoon.
