Not all of all travel lovers have the opportunity to come to the same country several times, and therefore the role of the thoughtfulness of the upcoming routes and the type of rest increases. This is true for Sri Lanka or more familiar to the Russian ear - Ceylon. It is clear that the most attractive is the city closest to the airport, which is also the status of the seaside resort - Negombo.
The very name of the city involuntarily reminds something from the adventure literature of the type of novel "Children of Captain Grant." And the trip here can really become an adventure, especially if you drive "savage". And this, I must say, a pretty often found type of tourism, since tours can be combined - throughout the country, and even transit, for example, from neighboring India. Everyone chooses what is called, in itself, but still it is worth being psychologically ready for the fact that the organized excursion and hotel tour differs from self-independent. This concerns, perhaps, first of all the issue of purity. First, life is coming in comparison, and If you compare with just left by India, the Negombo will seem very neat and ordered, but if you are still "one foot" in Moscow (or some European) airport, then the impression will be somewhat different . Secondly, take into account the difficult history of the country - a recent story, because the military actions have ended literally a few years ago, and the monstrous tsunami hung over the entire island-state in 2004 also left his not a joyful mark. Nevertheless, pleases that locals in spite of all these tests remained peaceful, good-natured and sociable. The excursion and hotel, as a rule, to some extent eliminates the need to dip in the "harsh" everyday life. But If you appreciate the alive flavor and are accustomed to trust only your impressions, then the picture from nature in Nembo will get very lively . In general, this city is interesting at least with its contrasts: incoming in the five largest cities of the state with a sufficiently large number of people (over 120 thousand people) with the main Ceylon International Airport (up to it literally five to six) Negombo, it is famous for the silent and calm, More lurking on the fishing village. Actually, the overwhelming population of the city is actually engaged in marine fishing, so a couple of local fish markets - old and new - they are not just an opportunity to produce livelihoods, but also a bright attraction. It is hardly somewhere on a neat and extremely civilized European beach resort you will see, so to speak, the nose to the nose of the ocean inhabitants, which still disadvantaged only on the TV or computer screen: laid out into a row shark stretched on wooden tables (or straight on Furious hands of a fisherman-seller) huge squids, large fishing, the name of which most tourists did not even hear, and other wonder. Many of them are still moving and turning, moreover, it is possible to even watch the process of scattering networks directly from the bridge, as well as unloading generous catch from boats. The look of an unfolded carpet throughout the shore of the dried fish also produces an indelible impression (however, as a very specific smell). The impressions of the visit to these markets are truly bright and unforgettable, but to get them, it is necessary to be on the spot not at the place of selling early - watch at five in the morning. Another contrast picture Negombo is the neighborhood of strict Catholic churches and picturesque, rather similar to museum-doll-theatrical structures Buddhist and Hindu temples. Moreover, the number of them is also impressive - there are several dozen pensiones in the city for believers of different types of confession.
Features The Negombo location also left their mark, because it is not only the ocean shore, but also the lagoon delta. It is difficult to name the city of Ceylon Venice, but it is definitely not deprived of the originality: the channels, stuffed by boats of local residents, cut it through hundreds of kilometers. As a minus chambo most often called the beach . This is partly the truth. Partly - because Still, a piece of quite pleon can be found (strictly within the borders of the tourist zone) But in general, it is here that a strong wave course brings Il from channels and several rivers, and therefore water is muddy and restless. So, if you are looking for a tropical beach relax, then it is better to choose any other Ceylon resort in advance. But for the diving place here is quite good, in any case, the top of the reefs, located in a pair of tens of kilometers from the coastal stripes are famous. One of the main advantages of Nembo - its year-round operation, since the climate allows . Yes, here there is also a "wet" season, but it is not so tedious, although swimming in coastal waters in these months is problematic. The temperature of the air is almost all over the year at about +30 - quite tolerant for Europeans. The "winter" refers period of April-November, especially allocating May and October-November. The so-called high season lasts from the beginning of December and in March inclusive. Good and that Tourist infrastructure is quite developed - hotels of the most different level of comfort and price range, many cafes, restaurants, snack bars, diverse shopping . In addition, being in Nembo, there is an opportunity to purchase any sightseeing tour of the country. By the way, it will not be superfluous to notice that the cost of accommodation and nutrition in Nembo is one of the lowest on Sri Lanka.
