The back story
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The back story
Negombo, the lagoon town by the airport, the back story
A fishing town on a lagoon, about 15 minutes from the airport: the easiest first or last night in Sri Lanka.
Region guide · about 15 minutes from the airport
Negombo: Our Favourites
A fishing town on a lagoon, close to the airport: the easiest first or last night in Sri Lanka.
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Where to eat
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A Negombo favourite
Lords
A long-running restaurant on Negombo’s beach road, with an international and Sri Lankan menu.
Porutota Road, NegomboExplore View on map
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Southern Italian
Prego and Bacco
A southern Italian restaurant with suites in Negombo, and Bacco, its nearby trattoria and wine bar.
41/1 Poruthota Road, NegomboExplore View on map
Where to stay
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Close to the airport
Jetwing Blue
A beach hotel in Negombo, about 15–20 minutes from the airport, good for a first or last night.
Poruthota Road, NegomboExplore View on map
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Bawa design
Jetwing Lagoon
A hotel by Geoffrey Bawa between the Negombo lagoon and the sea, with one of the longest pools on the island.
Getting there
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About 30–35 km north of Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Sri Lanka’s main international airport at Katunayake, about 30–35 km north of Colombo and close to Negombo.
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