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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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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
Siam View Hotel: Surf, Draught Beer and Thai Food - Paradise !
matmat406 Says: I stayed there a few times before tsunami, and about a month last year (2008). And I will go back there as soon as I can !Accomodations: Ranges from budget rooms to fully equiped AC rooms with fridge (my choice), all nice and clean, and about 20 meters from the beach, sleep...
Stardust Beach Hotel: Sri Lanka's Danish Secret
Jeanlyon Says: This is not 5-star luxury. There is no swimming pool and no hot water. It's clean, friendly, comfortable and the food is to die for! Run by Per and Mareete, a couple of Danes. The menu is exhaustive and I only wish we had been there for more than 2 nights.Their website will...
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You will have to change bus in Badulla (also if coming from Matara in the south), and probably stay there overnight, then go until Potuvil and take from the bus terminal a tricycle (2-3 km).
Written Sep 3, 2011
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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.
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.
It seems to be a great beach, but definatly not in the raining time in december.
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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