Crow Island is located in Modara, Colombo 15—roughly 7 kilometres north of Colombo's CBD in Fort. With a history of criminal activity and extensive pollution, Crow Island has since transformed into a family-friendly, recreational beach park after years of public agitation
How to Reach?
From Colombo to Crow Island 7.6km Far away. You can choose easy way to reach Polhena Beach.
Crow Island Map & Crow Island Beach Park Location
You can get more information about Crow Island from Crow Island map. And easy to find Crow Island location if you refer map. Futher you can get know near Hotels, hospitals, roads and many more.
Crow Island Beach Park Ticket Price
If mention Crow Island Beach Park price is a very low fee is charged. You can visit here and enjoying with reasonable price.
What You Can Do Here?
If you visit in Crow Island, there are lots of things to do for your enjoying. If you travelling Crow Island, you can swim, kite flying, visit beach, Climb Dondra Lighthouse & many more.
Here is a long list of major things to do in Crow Island. Which the first time travelers can visit and experience.
Visit Crow Island Beach
Crow Island Beach is on the shores of the Indian Ocean at the capital city Colombo; it is adjacent to the mouth of the Kelani River. The beach is most famous for its namesake beach park. As the name suggests, Crow Island Beach Park is a public recreational area for people of all ages, with a host of assorted activities on offer at its premises.
Spread over an area of 17 acres and opened in 2016, Crow Island Beach Park has plenty of options to pass the time, for the easygoing as well as the energetic—from numerous benches for merely resting and gazing at the sunset, to hobbies such as kite-flying. One can also grab a bite at any of the food stalls or the restaurant inside the park.
Visit Crow Island Beach Park
Open to all ages, this 17-acre park has plenty of activities to offer. With a children's play area, walking tracks, mangrove forest, a lake, a huge playground, kite-flying opportunities, the beach park is also a fine place to witness the sunset.
Relax in Crow Island Beach
A viewing platform at the beach lets you gaze across the ocean and enjoy the views of the Colombo Harbour as ships sail in. The benches under the trees offer a brief respite from the heat.
Kite Flying At the Crow Island
Due to the strategic position of the Crow Island at the mouth of the Nilwala Ganga River and in the sea, it experiences strong gusts of wind. The conditions make it conducive for flying colorful kites in the sky. Apart from flying kites, there are many activities available in the Crow Island Beach Park. You can hike along the walking track crisscrossing the island. You may even mount horses and horse carts for an equestrian experience. Nature lovers can soak in the various ecosystems supported by the island. The timber deck offers gorgeous views to capture brilliant photographs.
Climb Dondra Lighthouse
The Dondra Point is the southernmost point of Sri Lanka. Constructed in 1889, the Dondra Head Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in Sri Lanka. Commissioned by the Imperial Lighthouse Service and designed by Sir James Nicholas Douglass, the lighthouse was erected under the supervision of William Douglass. A set of spiral stairs allow visitors to climb to the top of the lighthouse, which leads to the balcony. The balcony offers a splendid aerial view from the 160 feet high lighthouse. One can witness the undulating mountains in the north or the vast expanses of the ocean in the south.
