Tropical Arugam Bay for a Perfect Beach Holiday
by Jetwing · Published · Updated
With a tropical mix of the glorious sea, sand, and surf Arugam Bay has become an ideal holiday destination for beach lovers the world over.There is quite a lot of variety in this Southeast Coast location where travelers can chose either to surf, relax, sunbathe,sight-see or go on a wildlife safari.
Though affected by the tsunami in 2004 many private and government organizations have contributed to developing the fishing communities as well as the area. It continues to be popular for surfing and relaxing time on the private beaches.
Here are some of the top things to do while in Arugam Bay.
1. Surfing
The tropical climate and pristine beaches provide striking surfing in the barreling waves in Arugam Bay. The areasknown for having good quality surfing breaks include Main Point,Whiskey Point, Pottuvil Point, Elephant Rock, Peanut Farm and Okanda. There a several local surfing communities as well as international surfers that visit Arugam Bay each year.
The key surfing months are between July to August however is also affected by the weather.
2. Relaxation and Sunbathing
Arugam Bay is a great spot for the relaxation and sunbathing on the silver seashores. Furthermore, this is the proper destination for couples and family. Many travelers visit Arugam Bay during the summer season to spend their holiday in the sun.Pottuvil is a key area that offers accommodation for most travelers and is also the commercial hub in Arugam Bay.
3. Taking a wildlife safari
A plus point of being in Arugam Bay is the easy access to the popular national parks in Sri Lanka. The most notable parks include Yala, Kumana, and Gal Oya National Parks. Divert from the beaches into the wildlife and safari to spot the countries wild inhabitants.
4. Taking photographs
If you love photography Arugam Bay offers many amazing places and picturesque sceneries to capture. Dry zone jungles, mangroves, ponds, rivers rice fields, heritage sites are all options for a great shot, and don’t forget that stunning sunset on the beach.
5. Tasting the fresh seafood
Many boutique restaurants and hotels provide the best fresh seafood dishes and many delicious meals. Kottukal Beach House by Jetwing is one property in Arugam Bay that offers their guests an unforgettable seafood experience; be accompanies by brilliant views of the ocean and garden while they taste the seafood.
6. Experiencing the local life
The local life and culture should not be missed. Mingle with the local fisherman, and don’t miss hanging with the local surfers who know the best spots to surf. If you would rather do some shopping, you can find locally produce arts and crafts during your visit there.For food lovers a must do is having a drink of coffee or tea with freshly roti or pancake from the local eateries.
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