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Arugam Bay Beach
Beach
Busy recreational beach with big waves for surfers, home to an international surfing competition.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
(~0.71 km from centre)
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Muhudu Mahavihāra Ancient Royal Temple
Buddhist temple
👍👍 Muhudu Maha Vihara is a Buddhist temple with over 2000 years of history. The temple is found on the sand dunes of Pottuvil and the beautiful white stupa can be seen all the way from Arugam Bay beach. It is believed that the location of the temple is where Princess Devi, from the Kelaniya kingdom, la...
4.60 (840 reviews)
(~2.54 km from centre)
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Whisky Point Resort
Hotel
👍👍 Wiskypoint resort was definitely the best compromise between the many outdoor activities you do during the day and relaxation! The location is remote but yet with everything you need to spend the holiday in harmony with animals and people! Nicola and Anna are two wonderful and very kind hosts, alwa...
$40/night
4.60 (405 reviews)
(~6.74 km from centre)
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Lesitha Safari
Adventure sports center
👍👍 Great experience!! This guy know what he is doing :)
We had such a great safari. We basically saw everything that’s possible. Leopards, bears, baby elephants and more.
He reads the tracks probably and knew where we have to go to the see the most animals.
Highly recommend!!! :)
5.00 (73 reviews)
(~0.84 km from centre)
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Crocodile Rock
Natural rock climbing area
👍👍 Crocodile Rock is situated in Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka. This is also a great surfing place and you might understand what the name stands for. You will also be able to observe crocodiles from this rock.
About the destination
Crocodile Rock is not as crowded as the other spots in Arugam Bay but it is...
4.60 (103 reviews)
(~3.11 km from centre)
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Peanut Farm Beach
Beach
Sand beach with rock formations, trees & thatched huts, popular for swimming, sunning & surfing.
4.60 (74 reviews)
(~5.69 km from centre)
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Kottukal Beach / Pottuvil Point
Tourist attraction
👍 Peacefull location where the kottukal lagoon meets the sea . Also known as Pottuvile point by most surfers .. is most active & effective for pro surfers by mid July till abt Oct
4.60 (70 reviews)
(~5.96 km from centre)
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Main Surf Point Arugam Bay
Beach
👍👍 Situated in the southeast coast of the island, Arugambay is vibrant and colorful with a chill-out vibe and relaxing atmosphere. In the early days, Arugambay used to be a sleepy township that was only functioning during the ‘tourist season’ with small guest houses. However, since the recent past, thi...
4.40 (77 reviews)
(~0.98 km from centre)
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Lagoon Safari ,Pottuvil
Wildlife and safari park
👍👍 100% would recommend! We took a boat trip at sunset and it was super nice! We saw a lot of elephants (more then in kumana national park)
4.50 (59 reviews)
(~4.15 km from centre)
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Pottuvil point
Beach
Well-known sandy beach, popular with locals for surfing, swimming & boating in low-key surrounds.
4.30 (70 reviews)
(~5.08 km from centre)