ARUGAM BAY 2017 - THE SURFING PARADISE OF SRI LANKA
Arugam Bay is the surfing paradise of Sri Lanka! It has a great beach, waves of all sizes and offers a decent nightlife so there's a party every night. We spend a few days in the nearby Pottuvil and got into a lot of unexpected situations!
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Accommodation: we stayed at the beautiful Babar Point, check their website here: babarpoint.com
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10 Best Beaches in Sri Lanka - East/South/West Coast (Tropical Escape #2)
In this episode I show you the best beaches in Sri Lanka from the west coast over the south coast to the lesser know east coast - along the way we sample some street food and checkout the wildlife.
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Sri Lanka is a year-round holiday destination with two monsoon seasons and is home to some incredible beaches on both sides of the island. If you want to go to the south and west coast of Sri Lanka the best time to visit is from December to April. For the east coast the time between April and August is best.
We start our journey in Beruwala and Bentota, this very long sand beach is without any doubt one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka and only a 2h drive from the capital. The next stops are the beaches of Hikkaduwa and Unawatuna close to Galle.
Further down south you can find Mirissa, a relaxed little town which is a popular starting point for whale watching, too. Afterwards it’s time to spot some wildlife in the Yala National Park which has also a beach...but swimming is not allowed, so we’ll go for a leopard safari instead.
The east coast of Sri Lanka is still fairly unknown, therefore I decided to show you this part of the island more in-depth starting with Arugam Bay, a popular surf spot. Pasikudah is a longer drive to the north which is totally worth it - the locals even state it is the most beautiful beach in Sri Lanka!
Our last stop is Trincomalee in the north east of the country with its wide beaches of Uppuveli and Nilaveli. A short boat ride off the main land you should visit Pigeon island which has not only a beautiful beach but an incredible maritime life…so make sure to bring some snorkeling gear!
This part of the trip was executed within 2weeks by using buses, trains, cars and a domestic flight (Trincomalee-Colombo) - following I list all the places I visited & Things to do on the coast of Sri Lanka:
- Beruwala
- Bentota
- Hikkaduwa
- Unawatuna
- Mirissa
- Yala & Yala National Park
- Arugam Bay
- Batticaloa & Kattankudy
- Kumana National Park
- Kudumbigala sanctuary
- Pasikuda
- Trincomalee
- Uppuveli
- Nilaveli
- Pigeon Island
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Sri Lanka is an island country in South East Asia which has maritime borders with India to the northwest and the Maldives to the southwest. After a 30 year long civil war which ended in 2009 the diverse country is now opening up more an more for tourism. The goal of this series is to give you an introduction to the country and the neighboring Maldives.
I'm excited to share all my experiences in Sri Lanka & the Maldives over the course of the next 3-4 weeks with you. In the next episodes I will take you to the south and east coast of Sri Lanka - we will go on an leopard safari, will eat the local street food and enjoy the beaches in Trincomalee as well as Arugam Bay.
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka 1. Star Rest Beach Hotel
2. Babar Point ***
3. The Bavarian Resort
4. Beach Wave Hotel
5. Bay Vista **
6. Arugambay Roccos
7. Cozy Bay
8. The Blue Wave Hotel ***
9. The Long Hostel
10. The Spice Trail
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1. No-01, Main Street, Arugambay, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Offering a sun terrace and views of the sea, Star Rest Beach Hotel is located in Arugam Bay area, 2.1 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.
2. Whiskey Point, Urani Pottuvil 20, Arugam Bay, 32500 Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Whiskey Point, Urani Pottuvil 20, Arugam Bay, 32500 Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
3. Mafaza Mosque Road, Arugambay Pottuvil-05, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Set in Arugam Bay, 3.1 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya, The Bavarian Resort has a garden and rooms with free WiFi access.
4. Water Music Road, , 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
The Beach Wave Hotel is situated in Arugam Bay on the South East coast of Sri Lanka. The hotel is perfectly positioned on the beach with sweeping views of the bay and the Arugam Bay Surf Point.
5. 227 Main Street, Ulla, 88246 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Located in the heart of Arugam, Bay Vista offers modern and comfortable accommodation within a 15-minute walk to the famous Arugam Bay surfing area.
6. Main Street Arugambay, Pottuvil, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Offering an outdoor pool and views of the sea, Arugambay Roccos is set in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District Region, 2.7 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya.
7. Panama Road/Water Music Road, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Cozy Bay is set in Arugam Bay, 2.5 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge.
8. The Blue Wave Hotel Road, Arugam Bay, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Set in Arugam Bay, The Blue Wave Hotel has a fitness centre, garden and terrace. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also boasts a restaurant and an outdoor pool.
9. Panama Road, 32500 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Offering a barbecue and a coffee shop, The Long Hostel is situated in Arugam Bay in the Ampara District Region. The Long Hostel is 100 m away from the center of Arugam Bay.
10. 69th Mile Post, Main Street, 00001 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
Situated in Arugam Bay, 3 km from Muhudu Maha Viharaya and 11 km from Magul Maha Viharaya, The Spice Trail offers accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden.
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Best Hotels and Resorts in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
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Arugam Bay - Places to visit in Sri lanka
Arugam Bay is a bay situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of c The bay is located 320 kilometres due east of Colombo, and approximately 4 kilometres south of the market town of Pottuvil.
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BEST BEACHES IN SRILANKA.
Welcome to Sri Lanka! This is the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
The entire island is surrounded by blue crystal clear ocean.
over a thousand miles of beautiful golden beaches.
rest of the coastlines are bordered with coconut trees .
Some beaches even have a historical significance.
Mirissa is a popular place to go on whale-watching
Scuba diving is much in demand in Hikkaduwa BECAUSE OF Hikkaduwa Coral Sanctuary.
Negombo Beach - Dutch colonization churches and forts.
Unawatuna Beach - ranked as the 12th best best in the whole world.
Arugam Bay Beach- the best surfing beach in Sri Lanka and 10 best surfing beaches in the world.
Bentota Beach -The most ideal place for water sports.
Alankuda Beach (Kalpitiya)-The best beach for whale and dolphin watching.
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TRAVEL TO ARUGAM BAY | Surfing Paradise of Sri Lanka
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TRAVEL TO ARUGAM BAY | Sri lankan Beach Escape the Surfing Paradise of Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay, known locally as Arugam Kudah, is considered the Surfing Paradise of Sri Lanka and is situated on the Indian Ocean in the dry zone of Sri Lanka's southeast coast, and a historic settlement of the ancient Batticaloa Territory. In this travel vlog we take a break from our intrepid off the beaten path adventures and spend a few days in the beautiful Arugam bay. Arugam bay is a stunning beach destination in Sri Lanka that is well set up for tourist. This top beach destination features a stunning swimming beach, an epic surf break and lots of bars, restaurants and shops. Arugam Bay is definitely on the tourist path, but it has a great vibe about it, a good place to come for young travellers wanting beach vibes!
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SRI LANKA: EAST COAST ROAD TRIP Jaffna | Trincomalee | Batticaloa | Passikudah | Arugam Bay
Exploring secret beaches, stunning food, temples, wildlife and surfers’ paradise on the undiscovered side of Sri Lanka. Read the full story here:
Sri Lanka is well-known as an island of contrasts. Thanks to a unique blend of climates, characters and cultures, visitors here can be sunbaked on a sweep of golden sand in the morning and, by afternoon, be pulling on a sweater in the mist-swirled, Scottish Highland-like peaks of Tea Country. I mean, where else on the planet can you watch blue whales in the Indian Ocean and wander around a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the same day? Even so, nowhere in Sri Lanka quite illustrates this island’s amazing contrariness like its coasts.
The west coast really needs no introduction. Buoyed by the close proximity of the island’s main gateway – Bandaranaike International Airport – it forms the backbone to most holiday checklists, featuring, as it does, some of Sri Lanka’s seminal tourist sights. From the beach resorts of Negombo and its hectic capital, Colombo, all the way down to the always-popular historic port and fort of Galle, it is a well-known and deservedly popular honeypot for travelers.
The east coast is the mirror opposite. Requiring a little more dedication to reach, it remains largely untouched and tourist-free, with the exception of its world-renowned surf Mecca – Arugam Bay. But aside from this enclave of hip boarders, those searching out a more serene and undiscovered experience of Sri Lanka should try weaving their way from Jaffna in the north to Okanda in the south, taking in Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Passikudah and Pottuvil. It’s a stunning ride and a legacy of the civil war is that the roads have been updated and repaired recently, meaning mostly frictionless flow from top to bottom, which is a rarity elsewhere on the island. The best way to experience it all is by car or van, with drivers and vehicles cheap to commission and giving travellers the chance to gape in wonder at the scenery and life drifting past the window.
Along the way, the east coast’s breathtaking array of temples, islands, wildlife parks and beaches reveal themselves to just as impressive as their west coast counterparts. Far more so, some would say. The major difference is that they are wonderfully quiet, retaining that sense of realness and character that is conducive to any true travel adventure. The differences don’t stop with ambience either. When the monsoon rains hammer the west coast, the east is bathed in sunshine. Aficionados of Sri Lankan cuisine will also note subtle shifts in spices and style that mean the food here is unlike the rest of the island. There are changes in the dialects of those cooking it too. This is because the west coast is largely Sinhalese, whereas the string of towns and villages on the east is mostly populated by Tamil and Muslim communities.
So for anyone seeking serenity, variety, character and off-the-beaten-path adventure, here’s our guide to Sri Lanka’s ultimate east coast road trip.
Top 5 Places to visit in Sri Lanka
My personal top Top 5 Places to visit in Sri Lanka shouldn’t be missed when visiting Sri Lanka as they represent what makes this country so special
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While traveling the country for more than 2 weeks I discovered a new side of the island almost every day. I have been in Sri Lanka for a video production and got to see and experience a lot in a comparably short amount of time.
Accompanied by local guides and wildlife experts I visited several places all over the country: from Colombo through the center to the north-east, afterwards I flew back and went to the south coast and continued to Yala as well as the highlands in Kandy. The following Places to visit in Sri Lanka are my personal top picks!
Things to do in Sri Lanka covered in this video:
- Sigiriya, the lions rock
- Yala National Park
- Pigeon Island, Trincomalee
- Kaudulla Nationa Park
- Nuwara Eliya
Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka: your favorites?
Did I miss any important spot you should visit when traveling to Sri Lanka? Tell us your favorite place to visit in Sri Lanka in the comments below and feel free to share this video with your friends!
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