Introducing Arugam Bay
Lovely Arugam Bay (aru-gam-beh) is the east coast’s most traveller-friendly destination. It’s basically a single laid-back strip of beach accommodation, following the Panama road and backed by the Muslim village of Sinna Ulla.
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From April to October it has the best surfing waves in Sri Lanka, but Arugam Bay is also a great place to unwind, eat seafood and enjoy a mellow party scene. During the low season (November to April) things get very quiet, though NGO types still come for weekend getaways and the sea is better for swimming. At any time of year the surrounding region offers some superb opportunities for viewing birdlife, crocodiles and elephants.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Taxi van leaving from Arugam Bay to Columbo Sept 9th
by rt45433 08 September 2011
Hi there. Four of us have booked a van to take us from Arugam Bay to Colombo on Friday the 9th of September at 9am in the morning(it could…
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RE: Calling all Sri Lanka experts - 17 day trip in September
by juleslavie 27 August 2011
Hello. I just come back from Sri Lanka. Such a great country ! In Ella the hotel Moutains Heavens is great. In Arugam Bay, we loved Sama…
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RE: Sigiriya/Dambulla - Arugam Bay??? Hill country??
by spunkywads 27 August 2011
A pretty good route that most travelers take is to do the cultural triangle which includes Sigriyia. South to Kandy. Kandy take train…
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