Markets to visit Sri Lanka

A must in Jaffna, the central market offers an incomparable choice of scents and colours. This is where the heart of the city beats! Many stalls and merchants offer fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, sweets, handicrafts, clothes and utensils of all kinds. And, of course, you can taste some local specialities on the spot. Don't hesitate to deepen your visit by strolling the neighbouring streets up to Stanely Road, including the part of Kasthuria Road nicknamed Street's Jeweller: the street of the jewellers.

Negombo is one of the largest fishing centers in the country. The morning fish market here is worth getting up early to visit. In fact, there are two markets located about 1 kilometer apart. This one is the newer of the two, the more popular one too. It was inaugurated in 2008 with the aim of developing the tourist aspect of the city. And it works, because you won't be alone wandering through its alleys from early morning. It's an exotic sight that will delight photography enthusiasts in particular.