Arugam Bay Beach - Sri Lanka

Go to fishing at Arugam Bay

Hello there, Today I'm going to tell you about a another wonderful and famous beach situated in Sri Lanka. This beach is called Arugam Bay. Situated in south east coast of Sri Lanka. Bay is situated 220 km away east from the commercial capital Colombo. 7 drive hours from Colombo. It is a popular tourist destination and a surfing zone. Lets's get to know something about the climate in this area. Simply we can say this area situated in dry zone. This are is filled with bird's and wiled life. Widespread of jungle areas and lagoons also located nearby. It has it's own identity in climate compared to the rest of island. Somewhat rainy condition. Average temperature in end season of a year is around 28-30 degrees of Celsius. Often windy in months like February and March. In April month sun goes right up on the island and temperature can be raised up to 36 degrees Celsius. Some building has been destroyed in Tsunami disaster in year 2004. So there can be somewhat disorders on some facilities but still enough to live a fun vacation.

This beach holds a large fleet of fishing boats which adds more business value in fishing industry. Many of boats donated by organisations after the Tsunami which causes for increasing the number of boats. Nearby beaches are sandy with decent waves. Most of the called this beach as Surfer's paradise due to the popularity among not only local visitors but also among international visitors with the surfing. This bay is known as a one of the best three surfing spots in the world. There are many things to do in Arugam Bay beach like bird watching, surfing, diving, wildlife spotting etc. Arugam Bay is renowned for its fantastic waves, which attract surfers from all over the world. Although you can surf here all year round, the season is from April to October with the average height of waves being 1.5 to 2.5 meters. Main surf spots are pottuvil point, Main Break and Crocodile Rock. Arugam Bay's first international surfing competition in the summer of 2004, and despite the shocking destruction of the Tsunami, returned again in 2005 to give the battered local economy a boost.

Places to explore in Arugam Bay

Muhudu Madu Viharaya :

Between Arugam Bay and Pottuvil lie the ruins of a Buddhist temple on the sand dunes with fairly well preserved stone statues. Lt is believed that the temple was built where princess Vihara Maha Devi had disembarked.

Muhudu Madu Viharaya :

This boasts of the best – preserved moonstone in all of Asia, with a special feature of the Mahout carved on the back of the an elephant. The Magul Maha Vihara, Constructed during the reign of King Dhatusena, is also to be the Place where the royal wedding of king Kanantissa and Princess Vihara Maha devi had taken place. Lt is located eight kilometres west of Pottuvil along the A4 main road.

Pottuvil Point :

The highest Place in Pottuvil, popular With Surfers ,this is a long deserted beach. Wild elephants can often be seen around the area.

Crocodile Rock :

From afar the rock look like a set of sun bathing crocodiles. The area is Wild, with elephants and eagles sweeping overhead.

Okanda:

Another popular surfing sport located around 28 Kilometres south of Arugam Bay, The Okanda kudunbigala Heritage reserve and a small ancient shrine dedicated to God of Kataragama, Skanda, Can be seen in the area.

Both north and south of Arugam Bay there are undoubtedly some of the most beautiful beaches in the whole of Sri Lanka. The unspoilt town of Arugam Bay offers an abundance of opportunities for those with a passion for water sports and underwater photography. Also big community of hotels are waiting for serve you on the way. They are offering you a valuable safe and 100% guaranteed service. So enjoy your time on this fantastic coast Exclusively situated on Sri Lanka.

Directions from Katunayake to Arugam Bay

Hotels In Arugam Bay

The Augam Bay hotel

TP - 077 6 642991

Web - thearugambayhotel.com

Paradise Sand Beach Hotel

TP - 063 2 248513

Web - arugambayparadisesand.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks for reading. Do not forget to leave your comments below

[All the information  and images on this blog are from public domains]

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------