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Negombo: Your first or last stop in Sri Lanka
Dutch canals, a busy fish market, and a beach town that works perfectly as your first or last night in Sri Lanka.
What to see and do
- Negombo Fish Market (early morning)
- Dutch Canal boat ride
- St. Mary's Church
- Beach strip with seafood restaurants
- Close to the airport
Tips from locals
- 15 minutes from the airport — ideal for first night
- Visit the fish market before 7am
- The beach is decent but not Sri Lanka's best
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