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Negombo
The beach of Negombo is situated 37km from Colombo to north. It
is a paradise for seafoods. There's much more in Negombo than just
a sandy stretch of beach, where much history has been witnessed.
During the period of time when Dutch were ruling the coastal areas
of Sri Lanka, a fort, a canal and many a church was built and cinnamon
cultivation took high priority. Remanents of these adorn the beach
of Negombo along with fishing villages, which are sprinkled in the
area.
Mt-Lavinia
Mt-Lavinia beach is both high in historical value and beauty. The
beach of Mt-Lavinia is situated 12 km from Colombo towards south.
It is an ideal place to relax and enjoy the sea. Mt-Lavinia Beach
is crowded on Sundays and public holidays with large crowd gathered
to participate in many beach sports activities such as swimming,
surfing, beach volleyball, beach rugby. Music by Live bands &
Entertainment by DJs keep the toes of the crowd tapping.
Beruwela & Bentota
The Beruwela and Bentota beaches are situated 56 km and 62 Km from
Colombo towards south respectively. This section of the southwestern
coast gives a typical picture of a tropical beach dotted with palm
trees, white sandy strips and blue water, which is an ideal spot
for lovers.
Ambalangoda
Ambalangoda is a sleepy town on the southwestern coast about 85
Km from Colombo. Ambalangoda has a beautiful stretch of sandy beach
and a captivating rocky little islet off its coast. Ambalangoda
is most famous for its mask carving. You can find many types of
traditional Sri Lankan masks in ambalangoda. These masks are used
in voodoo and other traditional rituals. Carving of wooden Muppets
is another specialty of this locale. Both these types of handicrafts
show the marvel of traditional craftsmanship prevalent in Sri Lanka.
Hikkaduwa
The beach of Hikkaduwa is situated 98 km from Colombo towards the
south of Sri Lanka. The Hikkaduwa beach is a paradise of coral reefs.
Hikkaduwa beach is highly picturesque and arguably the most beautiful
stretch of beach in Ceylon. The coral sanctuary found on the coast
of hikkaduwa is a large shallow body of water enclosed by a reef,
decorated with layers of multi coloured corals, witch is home to
countless number of colourful fish. Off the beach there is a collection
of tine islets surrounded by beautiful coral formations. Many species
of fish and large turtles are found here. After a shot distance
southwards from the center of the reef, it diminishes given rise
to a wider sandy bottomed beach with good waves ideal for board
surfing and body surfing. You can always rent the necessary equipment
needed for snorkeling and surfing.
There are many shops selling Masks, Gems, Jewellery, Batik, Antiques
and etc. along with several Buddhist temples, all which add spice
to life at Hikkaduwa.
Galle
The port of Galle is situated 115Km south of Colombo. This bears
testimony to a past where many foreign elements have done trade
and the most famous being European nations. Primarily Portuguese
built the fort of Galle, and then Dutch expanded it into a larger
structure. A pleasurable activity one could partake while in Galle
would be going for a stroll along the circuit of the fort walls
and inside the fort. Architecture of Dutch period is omnipresent
within the fort; along with a museum are the major attractions of
the City of Galle.
"Roomassala" is a patch of forest, home to many herbs
of medicinal value. "Roomassala" is in the vicinity of
the City of Galle.
"Unawatuna" Beach is yet another beautiful beach in Sri
Lanka. "Unawatuna" Beach is in Galle, increasing the scenic
beauty of this picturesque Island.
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