Negombo Sri Lanka

Negombo the Coastal City

The sunny, coastal town of Negombo is a mere 20 minutes from the Bandaranaike International Airport, making it the ideal place to start or end your journey in Sri Lanka. Affectionately dubbed as ‘Little Rome’, Negombo offers a variety of things to see and do, from medieval churches, a noisy fish market and access to fresh seafood and some of the most scenic beaches on the island. The town’s rich history; with a predominant Dutch influence is evident throughout the town.

NEGOMBO BEACH Sri Lanka

Things to Do With Your Kids in Negombo

Negombo is approximately 20 minutes from the airport and with a number of accommodation options from hostels to luxury family resorts on offer, you and your kids will be relaxing by the beach within a few minutes. It’s the ideal town to start or end your adventures in Sri Lanka. Here are a few things you can do with your kids while you’re in town.