(Populatation : 140 000)
(Distance from Colombo : 35 km)
A characteristic fishing town north of Colombo, it is a mere 6 km from the international airport. Set amid lush groves of coconut palms, it breaches the spirit of the sea. Negombo is a gourmet's paradise with sea food in plenty. Old world fishing craft, like the

outrigger canoe and the catamaran, bring sea, skipjack, herring and mullet, pomfret and amber jack, while lobster and prawn are caught in the lagoon.

(Distance from Colombo : 12 km)
South of Colombo, Mount Lavinia is an immediate city suburb, and the beach was one of the better known, even in colonial times. It lies alongside a wind-swept headland jutting into the waters of the Indian Ocean. The Governor's House, built in 1805 by Sir Thomas Maitland, now forms part of the Mount Lavinia Hotel.

(Population : 136 000)
(Distance from Colombo : 55km)
South of Colombo, Beruwela marks the beginning of a 130 km stretch of beaches, where resort development has made immense strides in recent years. Good bathing in the day all year round.

(Population : 48 000)
(Distance from Colombo : 64 km)
South of Colombo, the Bentota Resort Complex is a romantic rendezvous of river and sea with several resort hotels.

(Population : 97 000)
(Distance from Colombo : 99 km)
South of Colombo, Hikkaduwa is the place for underwater delights. It is the site of the famed coral gardens – hire a glass bottomed boat, or goggles and flippers, and explore the fantasies under your feet.

(Population : 97 000)
(Distance from Colombo : 116 km)
South of Colombo, Galle is the most important southern town. It has an old world charm. Believed to be the “Tarshish of the Bible“, its natural harbour was a famous fort in days gone by. Gall is famous for its Dutch fort, lace making, ebony carving and gem polishing.