Are there beaches in Colombo for swimming?

Yes, the only beach in Colombo suitable for swimming is located in the Mount Lavinia area. This is a suburb with developed tourist infrastructure — there are hotels with ocean views, restaurants on the shore, and a clean sandy beach. You can get here from the center by train from Colombo Fort station in 20-30 minutes.

The beach at Galle Face Green in the city center is not suitable for swimming — the water is polluted, with strong waves. If you plan a beach vacation, it's better to stay in Mount Lavinia right away, rather than traveling there from other areas — the journey takes up to an hour by bus.

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