Arugam BayIts fascinating destination situated 300 km awry from Colombo, East Coast of the country which on the list of the top ten surf point in the world.
May to November optimum enjoyment gives this beach, its annual temperature 27C,
When the predominant wind is offshore for at lest the first half of the day & beach is swept by barreling waves that reach a height of 15 feet or more generally,
Arugam Bay facilitate high quality surfing to sportsmen since specialists point of view is right-handers benefited by Arugam Bay which mean waves are favorable in right-hand players,
Vihara Maha Devi is the Mother of King Dutugamunu landed Arugam Bey area or near by as per the historical sources, however nice leisure destination your Yala , Lahugala safari, its situated Pothuvill Area part of Ampara District further ideal place to observe sea bird behaviors,Grate Flamingo is common bird this area,
Read moreArugam LagoonThis Lagoon Situated Arugam Bay 3Km South of Pothuvil in Ampara District exactly 60 57’ 0 N and 810 46’ 15 E to 60 50’ 0 N and 810 51’ 30 E; 768290 N and 584691 E to 755407 N and 593920 E
brackish water lagoon sorrounded mangroves which is an important habitat for large numbers of watland birds fuerther this lagoon is also important for prawn fisheries.
Surrounding areas also have extensive rice fields. The area is a popular tourist destination, and is well known among surfers for the waves off the nearby beaches. Pollution, unplanned development and sand mining are threatening the lagoon and adjacent natural ecosystems.
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