Experiences

In And Around The Lagoon

Venturing beyond the premises of Jetwing Lagoon, our hometown of Negombo and its surrounding regions offer a variety of fascinating landscapes filled with culture, history, and nature well worth experiencing on your vacation in Sri Lanka.

For the birding enthusiast, a journey through the historic Dutch canals that lead to the famed mangroves of Muthurajawela in the south, or the lush open sanctuary of Anawilundawa to the north are great natural aviaries abound with a number of endemic and migratory species that can be spotted on special excursions. For the adventure seeker, our resident lagoon is home to a professional water sports center should you wish to indulge in adrenalin-filled experiences on a sunny Negombo afternoon.

The city itself is a commercial hub of activity, filled with history and culture at every turn. While the ruined Dutch Fort still stands as a piece of Negombo’s colonial legacy, the bustling Lellama Fish Market pays tribute to its roots as a traditional fishing village that continues to source some of the finest seafood in Sri Lanka. Negombo is also fondly known as ‘Little Rome’ for its beautiful collection of churches. On the outskirts, the 300-year old Angurukaramulla Temple is an intriguing destination with a number of ancient murals and a large Buddha statue dominating its landscape, while our island capital of Colombo lies further beyond with easy access via the Katunayake Expressway.