Arugambay

Surfing

If you find yourself coming to the end of the road in the Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka, you’ve probably stumbled upon the lazy, laid back town of Arugam Bay. If the rural, quiet life is what you seek, you’ve come to the right place. Surrounded by thick jungles and beautiful beaches, hidden among the trees is one of the best surfing spots in the world. It has even been officially named as one of the 10 best surf sites in the world. The affordable lodging in the forms of hotels and guests houses is another reason for tourists to flock to this beautiful location. While the town is still not one of the mainstream visit spots on the list of tourists, it's fast approaching this very thing. Which means the lazy, laid back town will soon be flocking with tourists. So now would really be the best time to visit this magical place, while it's still remote and undiscovered, so to speak.

The guest houses and the many restaurants located along the path offer traditional Sri Lankan meals as well as the more familiar meals to each tourist group. The personal favourite among many tourists have become the spicy rice and curry that might leave your mouths on fire, but your heart's content and glad. In many surf destinations in the world, one would always find a yoga and wellness centre as well. Arugam Bay is no exception. Walking along the main road, you’d find many such yoga centres, for everyone interested in getting an early morning stretch and body & mind relaxation.

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