Dry Fish Making in Negombo: How Sri Lanka’s Salted Fish Is Made
See how dry fish is made on the beach in Negombo: cleaning, salting and sun-drying, which fish are used, where and when to see it, and tips for visiting.
A Day in the Life of a Negombo Fisherman
What daily life is like for Negombo’s fishing families: a typical day, sea and lagoon seasons, traditional boats, beach seine fishing and the challenges they face.
The Oruwa: Sri Lanka’s Traditional Outrigger Sailing Boat
Discover the oruwa, Sri Lanka’s traditional outrigger sailing canoe: how it is built and sailed, its role in Negombo’s fishing life and where to see one.
Sri Lanka Travel Tips for First-Timers: What to Know Before You Go
Practical Sri Lanka travel tips for first-time visitors: ETA visa, money, SIM cards, getting around, temple etiquette, tap water, plugs and the best place to start.
Negombo Seafood Guide: What to Eat and Where
A local guide to Negombo seafood: crab curry, lagoon prawns, ambul thiyal, grilled fish and dried fish, plus where to eat and tips for ordering.
Where to Stay in Negombo: The Best Areas Explained
Where to stay in Negombo: a local guide to the best areas, from the Porutota Road beach strip and Lewis Place to Negombo town, quiet northern resorts and airport hotels.
How to Get from Colombo Airport to Negombo: Taxi, Tuk-Tuk, Bus and Apps
All the ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Negombo: airport taxi, PickMe and Uber, tuk-tuk, hotel transfer and public bus, with times and tips.
Negombo Weather by Month: The Best Time to Visit
Negombo weather month by month: average rainfall, temperatures, monsoon seasons and the best time to visit for the beach and lagoon boat tours.
Kalpitiya Day Trip from Negombo: Dolphins, Lagoons and Kitesurfing
Plan a Kalpitiya day trip from Negombo: dolphin season, kitesurfing, the Dutch Fort, travel time and a sample itinerary, plus whether to stay overnight.
Pamunugama and Uswetakeiyawa: Quiet Beaches South of Negombo
A guide to Pamunugama and Uswetakeiyawa, the quiet coastal strip south of Negombo between the sea and the Hamilton Canal: what it is like, who it suits and tips.
