Eastern Province · SRI LANKA

Arugam Bay

A laid-back east-coast beach town known for surfing and seasonal coastal life.

Arugam Bay beach viewed along the shoreline
Photo: Kondephy · CC BY-SA 4.0

A PLACE TO DISCOVER

What makes it
special.

Arugam Bay is a long-distance east-coast destination with a relaxed beach-town feel and a strong surf scene. It can be part of a broader eastern or southern Sri Lanka road journey.

Things to look out for

  • Arugam Bay beach
  • Surf breaks and cafés
  • Nearby east-coast stops