HENDALA
Area: Sri Lanka
Country: Sri Lanka


Location:
On W coast, 9 miles N of Colombo, 15 miles S of Bandaranaike international airport.

Telephone code from UK:
94 74

Position:
Nondescript coastal site comprising flat countryside and sandy shore.

Description:
A tiny bustling village behind the main Colombo_Negombo road with a central canal dividing the beach area from local businesses and fishermen's homes. Hotels are located on a thin strip of flat land between canal and ocean. Little for visitors to see or do in the immediate vicinity.

Suitability:
For dedicated sun worshippers who are happy with just the hotel pool and garden.

Accommodation:
A couple of dated and remote beachfront operations where all-inclusive is the norm.

Shopping:
Nothing locally but a visit to Colombo is an option.

Beach:
Rather grubby gold/black sandy stretch that can become badly eroded during off-peak summer months. Not suitable for swimming or water sports. Subject to debris on shoreline.

Entertainments:
Hotel based.

Eating:
Hotel based.

Public-transport:
Infrequent bus service to Colombo. Motorised rickshaws outside two main hotels.

Local-excursions:
Half day: Colombo; Negombo.