Villas in Negombo

Knowing different cultures is a wonderful experience, that's why Holidu invites you to Negombo, the place where tourists usually stay, given its proximity to the airport (10km). In Negombo, you can see the vestiges of its colonial past, the many churches and Catholic references left by the Portuguese, the fish market, the mixture of religions, the tourist restaurants or the walks along the beach are more than enough to take you away, a good impression of this destination.

Feel like a film star on your holiday to Negombo, where you can enjoy villas that boast luxury and high-level comfort. Enjoy spacious villas with extensive gardens and spectacular swimming pools with all the comforts you deserve such as air conditioning, large parking spaces, television, internet, majestic views. Don't let us tell you about it, come and experience it for yourself!

Take a walk through the city centre and get to know a little beyond the tourist area, you can take the 240 bus that takes you to the bus station in the centre of Negombo and from there go for a walk wherever you want. Nearby there is a huge supermarket where you can buy food if you want to save a little.

Visit Negombo Beach, frequented basically by locals, it is very beautiful and is lined with palm trees and restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood. This beach is a mandatory visit when in Negombo.

Rent a bike in Negombo and take a ride to see the surroundings of the city, It will surely be a lot of fun if you go with the well-searched points of interest on the map that the accommodation has given you.

To go to the fish market you just have to ride your bike along Lewis Street, straight ahead, parallel to the beach. It is true that it is a typical market where you will see the real life of the city, but keep in mind that it can be difficult to enter because the smell is too strong. But this is part of the attraction of this city.

This temple will surely enchant you more than anything else you will see in Negombo. Entrance is free, although at the exit you have to give a contribution and write in a book how much you have given. So it is really you who decides how much you can pay, which makes it not free after all, you will still enjoy the tour.

This Gothic-style church is the most beautiful of all the ones you will see, at least for most of the visitors it is like that, and you can give a walk around it seeing the sculptures that are there. Here you will learn a little about a part of the religious culture that prevails in Negombo, you will be surprised how different religions concur in this country.

Continuing with the religious culture that predominates in Sri Lanka, you will be surprised to see monuments that honour each of the religions that exist in this country. This time, don't miss out on this Hindu temple, but pay attention to visiting hours, so you don't want to get to know it inside, although you will see several of these in other streets of the city.

Next to the fish market is the Dutch Fortress, or what remains of it. It was built in the 17th century, when Negombo was in the hands of the Dutch. Right next to the Fortress, there is a lagoon full of boats that may surprise you a bit because of the amount of rubbish you will see. But this place is a cultural landmark in the city, so it is worth visiting.

this is a pub with a lot of atmosphere and where you can have an exquisite wrap of spicy shrimp and avocado. After some time of going to sleep early each day, you will appreciate finding a bit of nightlife in this place. After visiting this place you can return to your country loaded with a lot of energy.