Negombo with its wide stretch of sandy white beach and convenient location close to the country’s main international airport was one of the first areas to be developed as a resort. As a result the beach area of the city has had an interesting nightlife scene for some time now with lively bars, pubs and restaurants open from late in the evening to wee hours of the morning with activity recording a high during weekends.
Dining is an unexpectedly interesting adventure in Negombo. The local restaurants along the beach as well as in various other parts of the city offer a range of food experiences from the ordinary to the really superb where the height of Sri Lankan culinary excellence is reached with fabulous preparations of seafood for which the city is well known. Aside from this, there are several other restaurants that serve everything from Swiss fondue to Italian favourites accompanied by perfectly brewed coffee to a hybrid of western and oriental cuisine in exotic settings that include a gallery full of work by local artists. Bars and pubs along Beach Road and in hotels, the favourite hangout of expats living in the vicinity, tourists and locals are crowded mostly towards the end of the week with people wanting to relax and unwind listening to live or DJ music with a beverage or cocktail of their choice. Barbecues on the beach and theme nights enlivened by live entertainment are popular at many tourist hotels that also host evening cultural performances several times a week. For those who like something a little out of the ordinary, an evening trip on a catamaran would indeed be a memorable event. The Sri Lankan version of the catamarans is a boat with a narrow hull, an outrigger and an enormous sail with a bench in the middle for passengers and crew. Evening or night fishing trips in a catamaran where the fish caught is barbecued and consumed on board is popular with visitors. Many take the trip to admire the vivid sunsets.
Located right on Negombo’s famous stretch of golden sand, Jetwing Beach is the place to stay to experience that much anticipated tropical beach holiday. As one of key Sri Lanka beach hotels, guests are offered a choice of spacious, well appointed, contemporary guest rooms and suites with private balconies and gorgeous sea views as well as a selection of excellent services and facilities that contributes to making of a perfect vacation. Stay at one of prominent Negombo hotels to see the western coastal area of the country at its best.
