Sri Lankan Beaches - West Coast
Negombo 37Km from Colombo A characteristic fishing town. Negombo is a gourmet’s paradise with sea food a plenty. Old world fishing vessels like the outrigger canoe and the catamaran bring back to shore Seer, Skipjack, Herring, Mullet, Lobsters and Prawns.
Mount Lavinia 12Km from Colombo Mount Lavinia is an immediate Colombo suburb and the beach is one of the better known even in colonial times. The sand is the softest and the waves calm and clear. The governor’s house built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland is now one of the most popular hotels in the area.
Beruwela 56Km from Colombo Beruwela marks the beginning of a 130km stretch of a beach where resort development has taken immense strides in the past few years. A warm, refreshing swim is available all year round.
Bentota 62Km from Colombo The Bentota resort complex is a romantic rendezvous of river and sea with several hotels, stretches of naked sand and open air theatres showing folk and mask dancing with clusters of palm trees.
Ambalangoda 85Km from Colombo A half hours drive from Bentota is Ambalangoda, which is home to Sri Lankan devil dancing and mask making.
Hikkaduwa 98Km from Colombo Hikkaduwa is a premier destination for those who loved exploring the deep blue sea. A popular and recommended stop for diving and snorkeling enthusiast.