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| Negombo |
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About 37 km north of the capital and only 6 km from the International airport,
Negombo, is more fascinating and picturesque in its history and everyday life than as a
beach front. The town has several buildings dating back to the Dutch and Portuguese
colonial days. The Negombo lagoon is famous for its harvest of lobsters, crabs and prawns
and fish auctions on the beach are worth a look. Old world fishing crafts such as the
outrigger canoe and the catamaran are still used to bring in seer, skip jack and herrings.
The gourmet can enjoy seafood in plenty.
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| Beruwala |
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About 58 km south of Colombo, Beruwala is the site of the oldest Moor settlement on the
island (1024 AD) and the town even today retains a somewhat Arabic character. This is the
beginning of a 130 km stretch of beach where resort development has taken immense strides
in the past few years. There are several good beach resorts, built almost next to each
other along the coast with beautiful tropical gardens and in such a way so as not to
disturb the landscape. The bay offers good bathing possibilities the year round. |
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| Bentota |
Very close to Beruwala, the beach there is beautiful. The Bentota River that curves in to the land behind the coast, offers water sport opportunities for
windsurfing, water-skiing and catamaran rides. |
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| Hikkaduwa |
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The most popular beach area, Hikkaduwa has a varied choice of beach and sea. Quite famous
for its 'coral sanctuary', a shallow area enclosed by a reef is full of
multi coloured
corals, and colourful tropical fish. A short distance southwards, as the
reef fades out,
there is a wider beach with good waves for board or body surfing. Glass bottomed boats;
masks, snorkels and flippers can all be hired here. Enjoy the underwater delights but we
urge you not to be tempted into buying or encouraging the sale of coral. |
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Weligama |
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Trincomalee on the north east coast of
Sri Lanka with its magnificient coast, sandy beaches and
sunny weather throughout the year is becoming increasingly popular
with visitors from all over the world. It is situated 250 km from
the capital Colombo.Natural harbor, the hot wells and Pigeon
islands are interesting places to visit.
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