Southeast Coast of Sri Lanka - surfing destination
view from Arugam Bay to the sand dunes of Pottuvil
The main beach holiday destination in the remote southeast of Sri Lanka is the area of Arugam Bay and neighbouring Pottuvil, which is situated at the widest dune fields of Sri Lanka's coastlines. Thr Puttuvil-Arugam region has a numerous hotels and guesthouses covering a wide range of categories. In Arugam Bay it's easy to find budget guesthouses and homestays. A hotel option in Arugam Bay is Blue Wave designed as a modern building around a central pool area. Separate cabana-like villas are found at The Spice Trail Arugam Bay. Both are equipped with comparatively large swimming pools, but they are not situated directly at the beach. The top level accommodations in this region are Aprota Villas Arugambay, which despite its name is located in the borthern outskirts of Pottuvil, and Jetwing Surf in the main sand dune field of Pottuvil, which offers beachfront Cabanas and a small but elegant pool under palm trees.
Arugam Bay and Pottuvil and surroundings are well known as the best surfing destination of Sri Lanka, with numerous surf breaks of various categories. July to September are the very best months for surfing in this region. Apart from beach holidays and surfing, the area offers several natural attractions such as the nearby Crocodile Rock situated at a small lake and, further south, the lonesome Kumana National. Kudumbigala and Lahugala are among archaeological sites in the southeast of Sri Lanka, which was part of the Rohana Kingdom in ancient times.
Arugam Bay and Pottuvil and surroundings are well known as the best surfing destination of Sri Lanka, with numerous surf breaks of various categories. July to September are the very best months for surfing in this region. Apart from beach holidays and surfing, the area offers several natural attractions such as the nearby Crocodile Rock situated at a small lake and, further south, the lonesome Kumana National. Kudumbigala and Lahugala are among archaeological sites in the southeast of Sri Lanka, which was part of the Rohana Kingdom in ancient times.
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