Is Mount Lavinia beach clean enough to swim.
2 Answers from travellers
While Mount Lavinia beach is fantastic for walking enjoying a beautiful sunset and eating at the brilliant beachfront seafood restaurants it is highly discouraged for swimming. Because it is located directly adjacent to the massive urban capital the water quality is frequently very poor.
The ocean currents also bring in a significant amount of plastic debris from the city canals. You should absolutely stick to your hotel swimming pool while in Colombo and save your ocean swimming for the pristine beaches of the deep south.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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