Head to the Seaside
Retreat underneath the shade of a seaside umbrella throughout the sweltering morning solar, or take a chilly dip within the ocean at Mount Lavinia Seaside. Throughout weekends, this is a great spot to satisfy up with mates, fly kites, or simply chill with a cool drink in hand. The seaside can also be one of many prime locations to go to in Colombo for {couples}, due to the romantic setting. Come solar down, the bars and eating places that line the beachfront come alive with music, and several other EDM events are held on this space as properly. To seek out out time and dates, regulate social media.
Sit back at Barefoot (or some other cafe!)
Cafe tradition has actually picked up within the metropolis, and there is not any scarcity of locations to go that not solely present an honest cup of latte, however some actually good leisure as properly. Barefoot cafe has a number of choices from a quiz evening held each Wednesday, to dwell jazz performances at midday each Sunday. In the event that they’re showcasing a brand new artist, you could even be capable of pop into the gallery to view the work. Different cafes like Barista, Bakes by Bella and Aura Cafe maintain open mic evening performances at the very least one a month, take a look at their Fb pages for dates and occasions since these aren’t routine gigs. When you’re a poetry buff, collect with different poets on the primary Sunday of the month at Hansa cafe, from 2pm onward for Poetry Pilau – you possibly can learn your individual work or just sit again and hearken to readings. Because of cafes like these, Colombo’s weekend occasions choices are steadily rising.
Wander the streets of Pettah
Whereas this is probably not the primary level in your checklist of locations to go to in Colombo, exploring the streets of Pettah will be fairly enjoyable. Stuffed with sound, colors and smells – plunge into the chaos that makes up Pettah, from limitless rows of retailers, stalls stuffed with vibrant purses and sarees, or open markets the place you will discover designer knock offs at discount costs. Folks watch as they go about their day shopping for and promoting every thing conceivably underneath the solar. When the insanity round you begins to get an excessive amount of, duck into one of many quite a few Bombay Candy homes for piping scorching beef samosas and a tall icy faluda, earlier than venturing out once more.
Go on a weekend Break
If you’re within the temper to journey, then head out of town on a weekend break. Sri Lanka has loads of unbelievable journey locations on supply, from reasonably priced villas alongside the golden seashores of Bentota and Hikkaduwa on the southern coast, to cosy bungalows amid the plush inexperienced hills of Hatton and Nuwara Eliya within the hill nation.
