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Chilled Out Exotic Surfing !
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Arugam Bay, about 7 kms from Pottuvil, is a really good surfing spot. Still not crowded because it's quiet far from everything, but defenitly a nice chilled spot with lots of cool people around. And the locals are very good surfers too. Once in Arugam Bay, ask around, there is plenty of nice spots accessible either by walk, and some a bit more far but easy to go to with a tuktuk, watch for the elephants that are running wild in the region.
Lots of small to medium guesthouses ranging from really cheap and crappy to surprisingly nice for the middle of nowhere ! A place for all size of wallet and taste.

Written Apr 21, 2009

Address: Arugam Bay

Website: http://www.arugam.info/

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Crocodile Rock
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Nilanka 13 reviews

A walk to crocodile rock is a must. Along the way you will see a beautful landscape, lots of sea shells and interesting sand formations on the beach. The walk takes about 1 hour and it is advised you leave the rock before it gets dark.

Updated Jan 31, 2004

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Arugam Bay - near Pottuvil

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 I learnt after our visit that poor Per Goodman was killed in the Tsunami, but I believe that Marete is still there and running the hotel. 

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Pottuvil

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 Pottuvil is a sleepy fishing village on the Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. It's been recognized on the travel map thanks to Arugam Bay. Arugam Bay is Sri Lanka's best known place to surf. 

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Arugam near Pottuvil

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 It seems to be a great beach, but definatly not in the raining time in december. 

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Arugam Bay

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 The current advice is not to venture out to this area and who am I to argue with the experts, however I was there recently and I really didn't want to leave, for a start it felt like we had the place... 

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