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    A HONEYMOON NEGOMBO DAY OUT ITINERARY

    Sunrise to Sunset in Negombo

    A Guide Featuring the Best Couple’s Day Out
    Continently located near the international airport (about 20 minutes away) and from the capital city of Colombo (45 minutes away), Negombo offers a fascinating mix of cultural exploration, churches, beaches, and bars. A bustling, predominantly Catholic seaside city, Negombo is both pulsating and calming, with many sides to experience. Here’s our take on the best Negombo day out from sunrise to sunset in Negombo.

    A morning glide on Negombo’s Lagoon

    Negombo Lagoon

    A morning glide on Negombo’s Lagoon

    A perfect start to the morning, watch the sunrise while you glide along the picturesque lagoon. The emerald green waters glisten as you explore the lush mangroves, hear exotic bird shrills and encounter playful monkeys.

    Highlights

    • Encounter local fisherfolk

    • Learn about the area’s rich Prawn farming

    • Tour the Hamilton Dutch Canal system, which was built to facilitate the spice routes and trade, is now used by locals to park their fishing and tour boats alongside the banks.




    Discover the Rich History of Negombo’s Fort and Churches

    Discover the Rich History of Negombo’s Fort and Churches

    A staunchly Catholic bastion, Negombo features a host of beautiful historic churches and a Dutch fort and clocktower to explore.

    Highlights

    • The Dutch Fort and clocktower

    • St. Mary’s Church

    • St.Sebastian Church

    • Duwa Church

    • St. Stephens Anglican Church


    Unwind with a Spa Treatment

    Unwind with a Spa Treatment

    Unwind with a Spa Treatment

    Take some time off to unwind with a massage after the morning’s adventure. Negombo is full of spa options, with a host of treatments, nourishments, massages, and steam and sauna room options.

    Our Recommendations

    • Spa at Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilion

    • Spa Ceylon Heritage Spa

    • Spa Secret

    • Coco Spa at Heritance



    Lunch on the Hotel Strip

    Lunch on the Hotel Strip

    Lunch on the Hotel Strip

    Negombo is a true foodie haven. It has every conceivable type of cuisine and then some. The Hotel strip or beach road is full of restaurants, cafes and eateries to explore. Our best choices still don’t do enough justice to the plentiful options available.

    Our Recommendations

    • The Black Coral at Jetwing Beach is an upscale setting for seafood cuisine.

    • Lords Restaurant- Possibly the most popular with couples visiting Negombo.

    • BlueTan at Sentido Heritance -Luxury Indoor or Alfresco Dining

    • Prego - Authentic Italian

    • SALT - Amazing Seafood



    Negombo Fish Market

    Negombo Fish Market

    Negombo Fish Market

    Explore the explosion of sights and sounds at Negombo’s wet and dry fish markets. A sprawling area where fish merchants and locals come to bargain to discover the day's catch. Negombo fish market has everything from big to small, rockfish to deep sea fish, dried fish to the day's fresh catch.

    Highlights

    • Giant Prawns

    • Tiger Prawns

    • Rock Lobster

    • Giant Yellow Fin Tuna

    • Anchovies of many variety

    • Dried Fish



    Sunset Proa Experience

    The Proa sailing fishing boat is a unique experience that can only be seen in Negombo. The Proa is a unique ocean-faring outrigger boat with the outrigger always located on the windward side. Painted in vibrant colours, Negombo’s proas dot the oceans, adding an extra hue to the setting sun’s colour palette at sundown. Negotiate a boat ride with a skilled boat captain for a magical sailing experience and experience an intimate and unforgettable sunset with warm, salty breezes on your face.

    Beach Dining under the Stars

    Beach Dining under the Stars

    After the refreshing and exhilarating proa ride, which will undoubtedly leave you hungry, enjoy an excellent beer or cocktail and tuck into dinner at one of Negombo’s luxury hotel restaurants or beachside cafes. Negombo Hotels offers a host of bespoke dining on the beach for two, like “Under the Stars” and beach BBQs.

    Our Recommendations

    • The Sands at Jetwing Beach

    • Petite Restaurant

    • The Tusker Restaurant

    • The Rodeo Pub

    • The Bijou Swiss Restaurant



    A Nightcap in Negombo

    A Nightcap in Negombo

    A Nightcap in Negombo

    End your day at a quiet hotel terrace bar or one of the pubs along the beach road stretch. Negombo's nightlife goes on until late, and during the season, most of the shops along the main tourist stretch remain open until the wee hours of the morning if you fancy a post-pub stroll.

    Our Recommendations

    • Terrace Bar at Jetwing Beach

    • Lords Bar

    • Sherry land

    • Regal Reseau

    • Pledge Scape


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