The coastal city of Negombo has long remained a popular stopover and holiday destination for travelers visiting Sri Lanka. The inviting beach extent and the mingling experience with the friendly local community has remained the center of Negombo charm. Every morning, the local fisher folks in their island bound iconic catamarans brings in the catch of the day to be sold at the local seafood market called the Lellama which brings the city alive creating a unique experience to its visitors. Wondering the streets in Negombo you will find many catholic cathedrals build for the Portuguese settlers in the 15th century is the reason Negombo is called “Little Rome”. Negombo was a significant port during the 17th century Dutch era where the importance of cinnamon attracted the Dutch to leave behind a legacy with a fort and Hamilton canal network extending over miles connecting the Negombo lagoon and the Colombo fort which was used to transport cinnamon and other crops from inland plantations to the coast.
