Negombo (Migamuwa) is a town of about 40 km north of Colombo. It has a small port and its economy is based on centuries-old fishing industries and tourism. During the Dutch and Portuguese invasion, it was used as a trading port.
Beach
The beaches of Negombo are most of the timeless crowded and unexplored which mean that the beach is mostly to yourself. Recreational sports such as Diving and surfing are famous among tourists. The Muthurajawela Marsh off Negombo lagoon just south of the town is a unique wetland habitat and the largest marsh in Sri Lanka popular with eco enthusiasts.
Bio Diversity of Muthurajawela Marsh Land
Surfing
The latest exhilarating extreme sport in Sri Lanka, it is a fusion of Kite flying, Wind Surfing, Wave boarding, and Surfing. It is a bit difficult to master, however, well-qualified trainers are available at your disposal so that within a week you will be able to kite-surf like a pro.
Churches
Negombo has a majority of Roman Catholics since the European Colonization. Negombo is also known as Little Rome due to Portuguese Era Churches.