Ideally located within easy reach of the country’s main international airport, the Western shoreline also has some spectacular beaches, fun water sports and a laidback vibe where one can enjoy plenty of fun in the sun, sand and surf.
Beaches
Negombo beach itself serves up numerous opportunities to enjoy a good balance of the sun, surf and sand for all those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Colombo. Staying on the West Coast, Kalutara is another idyllic getaway where you can enjoy some beachside getaways. There are myriads of hotels in Kalutara the likes of Turyaa Kalutara which you are base yourself in if you are planning to visit this part of the country.
Muthurajawela Wetlands
The quaint fishing hamlet of Negombo boasts a number of appealing destinations worth visiting and therefore is perceived as one of the areas that must be marked down on any travel itinerary when holidaying in the ‘Emerald Isle’. Catching a glimpse of the odd water monitor or crocodile is common in these waters while the area is also a prime location for local fishermen to cast their line.
Maha Oya River Mouth
Found in close proximity to the Muthurajawela wetlands, the river mouth takes the form of a beautiful lagoon where one might even have the privilege of enjoying a tiny stretch of beach which is part and parcel of visiting the Maha Oya River Mouth.
Munneswaram Temple
Spend your days working on that perfect holiday tan and make sure to also soak up some local culture with visits to the Munneswaram Temple which hosts colourful Hindu festivals well worth witnessing.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
