With seawaters wandered by enchanting dolphins and whales, and spectacular beaches sprinkled with fishing boats and catamarans, the region of North West Beach revolving around towns of Negombo and Kalpitiya, is full of surprises for every traveller. Negombo’s popular attraction, the Negombo Lagoon inclusive of a wetland sanctuary, has spectacularly diverse ecosystem. With a fascinating fishing industry, the town is also home to the island´s second-largest fish market. Kalpitiya is home to an exquisite marine sanctuary considered among the few pristine coral reef systems in Sri Lanka. Regular sightings of whales and dolphins in its coastal waters have given rise to Kalpitiya being a prime whale and dolphin watching destination.
Kalpitiya is a peninsula consisting 14 islands located on the North West coast of Sri Lanka. It is home to a remarkable variety of habitats ranging from bar reefs, saltpans, mangrove and salt quagmires, flat coastal plains and sandy beaches. Its shorelines have whales and dolphins popping above the waters making it an ultimate destination for whale and dolphin watching. The renowned bar reef sanctuary makes diving and snorkelling thrilling.
Sought after by travellers for its long stretching beaches with relaxing soft golden shores, Negombo is a serene town, known to be the proud possessor of some of the finest hotels and resorts on the North West coast. Just minutes away from Bandaranaike International Airport, it is the first go-to destination for most visitors before beginning their journey around Sri Lanka.
