The island of Sri Lanka has a lot to offer in terms of exotic sights and unique locales to visit. For a small island, Sri Lanka has climates both hot and cold, barren desert lands and lush tropical rain-forests, and finally, pristine beaches. Negombo, on the west coast of Sri Lanka has quite a bit to offer in terms of coastal beauty, with beautiful beaches and many a luxury Negombo resort such as Club Hotel Dolphin Negombo. One place in particular that is worth visiting in Negombo, is the eclectic fish market.

 

Being a coastal town with a bustling tourist trade, Negombo has developed a massive fishing industry, therefore there are many fishermen living in communities within Negombo. The thriving fishing-industry is located close to a particularly unique area in Negombo called ‘Little Italy’, due to the unique European architecture ranging from houses, roadways to the many Portugese-era Churches within the area.

 

If you visit the fish-market during a time where the fishermen aren’t at sea, you will find hundreds of boats docked along the canals. This is a particularly beautiful sight since no two boats are the same, and the fishermen have an affinity towards decorating their cherished vessels that enable them to earn a living.

 

Visitors can also glimpse the hard-working fishermen unload their daily catches and be awed by the massive amounts that are brought to be sold at the market. One can also observe other trade customs such as the fishermen mending their nets and meticulously fix any damage that may have been caused by the days catch.

 

One can buy a diverse kind of marine produce at the fish market, ranging from small fish to larger varieties and even cuttlefish and prawns. Whatever you find is bound to be completely fresh so regardless of whether you want to procure some marine-meat or experience an age-old industry, take a trip to the Negombo fish-market.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google +