Arugam, Surfing destination at Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
The village stretches along a curved bay with golden sand beaches bordered by palm trees and traditional fishing boats at the shoreline.
The area transformed from a small fishing settlement into an international surfing location following its discovery by international surfers in the 1980s.
Local Muslim, Tamil, and Sinhalese communities maintain their fishing traditions while adapting to the growing tourism industry in the region.
Transportation options include tuk-tuks and motorbike rentals, which connect visitors to nearby beaches and the Kumana National Park entrance.
The Arugam Bay Girls Surf Club trains local women to become certified surfing instructors, creating new employment opportunities in the community.
Location: Eastern Province
GPS coordinates: 6.85000,81.83333
Latest update: March 7, 2025 00:49
Sri Lanka contains remote beaches, historic temples and nature parks. Kalpitiya Peninsula enables whale watching, while Mannar Island offers bird observations. Gal Oya National Park features boat tours, and ancient monasteries like Kudumbigala provide insights into Buddhist history.
Sri Lanka offers diverse photography sites from ancient fortresses to national parks. Sigiriya Rock displays stone architecture amid green landscapes. Buddhist temples house cultural artifacts, while colonial structures like Galle Fort stand along the coast. National parks contain elephants and leopards in their natural habitat. Mountains, waterfalls, and beaches provide natural settings. The country features religious monuments such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. Gardens, tea plantations, and forest reserves showcase the local flora.
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40.8 km
Kiri Vehera
35.5 km
Muhudu maha vihara
3.1 km
Magul Maha Viharaya
10.8 km
Ukanthamalai Murugan Kovil
23.5 km
Thirukkovil Temple
31.6 km
Thambiluvil Sri Kannaki amman temple
31.6 km
St. Mary's Cathedral, Batticaloa
21.6 km
Neelagiriseya
14.5 km
Lahugala Kota Vehera
9.4 km
Lahugala Kiri Vehera
12.8 km
Muthukandiya Tank
39.8 km
Pasarchenal
2.2 km
Viharegala Rock Cave
30.6 km
Mandiyawala Kulam
22.1 km
Ambalam Oya Reservoir
37.3 km
Karungkoddluvu Kulam
40.9 km
Yala Strict Natural Reserve (reserbasyon sa kinaiyahan, lat 6,55, long 81,62)
41.1 km
Kumana Wewa
37.8 km
Kadalanchiya
27.3 km
Sengamuwa Wewa
9.4 km
Kangikudichchara Kulam
22.5 km
Naulla Wewa
7.3 km
Pannelagama Reservoir
34 km
Periya Kulam
29.2 km
Lenamapokuna
26.7 km
Koraikalapu Kulam
27.7 km
Kudumbigala Monastery
22.3 kmReviews
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