The seaside town of Negombo in the island nation of Sri Lanka has acquired the status of a significant visitor attraction, drawing a steady stream of tourists from around the world. Negombo offers unsullied natural scenery, water sport facilities, outstanding restaurants and modern supermarkets.
Featuring a quaintly laidback fishing village ambience, the environs of Negombo is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of the big city. No visit to this seaside town would be complete without spending some time at the locality’s splendid beaches. The sandy golden expanses of the local beaches are always alluring and inviting, presenting an appealing sight to the visitor.
Along the beach you will find attractive diving locations, most notably the shipwreck known as the Kudapaduwa which is no less than four decades old. This massive wreck, fully 75 m in extent is now encrusted with eye-catching corals and frequented by groupers as well as other kinds of colourful fishes.
A wide variety of water sports and activities may be enjoyed in the vicinity of Negombo making it a delight for the active traveller. Visitors will be enthralled by the sight of the local fishing vessels, the wooden catamarans and outrigger style canoes which head out into the ocean waters in search of the daily catch. These vessels with their age-old design are expertly piloted by their navigators, the local fishermen who eke out a living from the bounty of the seas.
To truly obtain an authentic insight into the lifestyle of the local fisher folk, there is no better way than to visit the local fish market. Here you can observe a lively fish auction, converse with the local fishermen and perhaps organize a fishing excursion in one of the wooden vessels. Nature lovers should also make it a point to explore the extensive Muthurajawela marshland which features no less than 192 varieties of wildlife. With so much to see and explore, a visit to Negombo is sure to be a memorable experience.
If you will be visiting the country and are considering Sri Lanka beach resorts a discerning choice would be the Anantaya Resort & Spa Chilaw. One of the outstanding Chilaw hotels this fine rest offers attractive accommodations and courteous service.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+