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.
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!
P.s. there wasn't a lot of standard vlogging here, but bare with us as we're experimenting a bit. ;)
Accommodation: we stayed at the beautiful Babar Point, check their website here: babarpoint.com
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Ceylon / Sri Lanka - Arugam Bay, Pottuvil Point
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Der Pottuvil Point ist ein Traumbeach vom Feinsten. Der könnte es locker unter die Top 10 weltweit schaffen.
Der Beach ist erschlossen, ein schönes Restaurant mit großer schattiger Terrasse wartet auf Gäste. Nur wenige Fahrminuten nördlich der Arugam Bay gelegen. Aber ein Fahrzeug benötigt man schon. Aber da gibt es ja auch noch Freds musealen VW Bus oder sein Moped. Und wenn wieder mehr Gäste kommen gibt es sicherlich bald ein Moped zu leihen. Oder aber per Fahrrad? Da müsste Fred mehr wissen, ich selbst bin da echt zu faul und habe deshalb kein Auge für exaktere Distanzen. Fred, korrekter Dr. Fred Miller, lebt ja immerhin nicht nur schon über 30 Jahre hier, er überlebte die 26 Jahre des Krieges sowie den ebenso mörderischen Tsunami am 26.12.2004 mit all seinen damaligen vielen Hotelgästen.
Schon die Fahrt von der Arugam Bay zum Pottuvil Point ist anders, wie von Sri Lanka gewohnt. Das zu durchfahrende Dorf Pottuvil mutet wie eines im mittleren Osten an. Das mag an den vielen Ziegen auf der Straße liegen, dem allgegenwärtig herumliegenden Plastikabfall oder auch an der Kleidung der muslimischen Einwohner. Manche, vermutlich ganz hübsche, verschleierte Frau steht am staubigen Straßenrand.
Die Männer tragen weiße Käppis und oft wallende Gewänder. Diese Leute leben in einer eigenen Welt, nach eigenen Regeln. Das kenne ich seit Jahren von Malaysia oder Indonesien. Uns gegenüber sind die Leute nicht ablehnend, aber schon irgendwie distanziert.
Dass hier, an der nun nach dem Krieg wieder weitgehend frei bereisbaren Ostküste, in unserem Sommer die Trockenzeit herrscht, macht Sri Lanka nun endlich zur Ganzjahresdestination. (Im Winter in den Westen, im Sommer in den Osten)
Top10 Recommended Hotels in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
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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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Pottuvil Lagoon In Sri Lanka
A view of the Pottuvil Lagoon In Sri Lanka. Pottuvil is located in the east of Sri Lanka. Pottuvil is close to the famous Arugam Bay Beach.
Pottuvil was one of the areas which was affected by the war in Sri Lanka.
Arugam Bay, Pottuvil | Surfing in Sri Lanka | Go Places Sri lanka
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he Arugam Bay surf beach is located 314 km from Colombo and 2 ½ km south of the small town of Pottuvil in the Ampara District which belongs to the Dry Zone along the South-East coast of Sri Lanka.
Reaching Arugam Bay Sri Lanka
Arugam Bay can be reached from Colombo via Moneragala while the journey is approximately
a 7 hour drive along the A4 main road.
ARUGAM BAY DURING OFF SEASON | Sri Lanka | Weekend Vlog 012
Its surfing season in Arugam Bay right now, with so many surfers and party people headed over to the east coast.
But we decided to take a look at Arugam Bay during 'Off Season' and see what the east coast has to offer. And it was absolutely breathtaking!
Note:
- We could not surf. The sea was too rough and no places to rent boards.
- Accommodation choices can be limited with most hotels closed during the off season.
- Food options are also limited during this period.
- Moving around can be difficult if you don't have your own vehicle.
Other than that, WE LOVED IT!!!
The beautiful people in this video:
Jelly Straps
Maria Lindström
Subramaniam Sudhakaran
Captured using iPhone 6s
Music:
Blue Wednesday - Fast Glass
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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.
Community Based Tourism: The Best Way to See Sri Lanka
A Taste of Community Based Tourism
Our visit to Sri Lanka gave us an opportunity to experience Community Based Tourism first-hand
These kinds of tours, by Ecowave Travels, are at the core of responsible tourism, because our dollars go directly to the people of the community and in turn, we get an opportunity to immerse ourselves into both a cultural and outdoor experience while we travel.
We spent the morning starting at sunrise observing the fisherman and the wildlife of the Pottuvil lagoon. This place is the perfect place for a quiet, serene morning 'drive' on a raft, watching the lagoon wake up.
Then, one of the community guides took us on a wildlife drive through Kumana National Park.
The highlight was enjoying home cooked Sri Lankan food and staying in the village with a family during the duration of our stay.
Meaningful Travel Experiences like this are what enhances our connection to the world.
What is Community Based Tourism?
It is responsible tourism where your money goes directly back into a local community to support local projects. Residents get an opportunity to build their business, receive tourists and in turn, you get to see attractions and immerse in a cultural experience.
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Arugam Bay - The perfect place for surfing, local food, and beach lifestyle
Kumana National Park- Known for its hundreds of species of migratory birds, and we managed to catch a glimpse of buffalo, deer, and elephants.
Panama Village- Near Arugam Bay is a local village with homestays with comfortable homes and locals that operate tours to Kumana National Park.
Marble Beach - Trincomalee - Sri Lanka
Marble Beach, also known as Marble Bay Beach, is another fine beach in Sri Lanka. The beach is situated at the Marble Bay that comes within the Trincomalee’s natural harbor area. When the day is bright and the sea is calm, you can see the surface shining like a marble and that’s how the name is derived.