Negombo
Sri Lanka · Western ProvinceLK
Fifth largest city in Sri Lanka
Negombo, also known as Punchi Romaya and Meepura, is a major city in Sri Lanka, situated on the west coast and at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon, in the Western Province, 38 km (24 mi) from Colombo via the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway and the nearest major city from the Bandaranaike International Airport.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 142,136
- Coordinates
- 7.208, 79.836
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- Elevation
- 2 m
Overview of Negombo
Negombo — a compact city in Western Province, Sri Lanka — is worth a place on your map. About 142,136 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on water sports, nature and nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Negombo
Water Sports in Negombo
(19)Looking for water sports? Negombo has Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Negombo.
Nature in Negombo
(16)Negombo's nature entries include Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Negombo is actually tagged with. Altogether 16 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in Negombo
(9)Looking for nightlife? Negombo has Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Negombo.
Adventure in Negombo
(8)Adventure in Negombo covers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Climbing. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Negombo.
Culture in Negombo
(8)For culture, expect Architectural Buildings, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Fountains. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. The list follows Negombo's own activity tags.
Sports in Negombo
(8)On the sports side, Negombo offers Biking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Running and Skiing. Everything listed here comes from what Negombo is actually tagged with. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Wellness in Negombo
(6)Wellness lovers get Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. All of it is drawn from Negombo's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Negombo
(2)Our data lists Aquariums and Playgrounds as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Negombo's own activity tags.
Shopping in Negombo
(1)Looking for shopping? Negombo has Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Negombo's own activity tags.
More to do in Negombo
(1)On the other activities side, Negombo offers Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Negombo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Negombo
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Negombo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Negombo, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Colombo.
Similar destinations
Places near Negombo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Negombo known for?
- Negombo, in Western Province, Sri Lanka, is best known for water sports, nature and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 142,136 residents.
- What can you do in Negombo?
- Recorded activities in Negombo include Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Negombo?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Negombo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Negombo located?
- Negombo is located in Western Province, Sri Lanka. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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