The back story
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The back story
Arugam Bay, the back story
Sri Lanka’s surf capital on the south-east coast, with a famous point break, lagoons and Kumana National Park nearby.
Town guide · the surf capital
Arugam Bay: Our Favourites
Sri Lanka’s surf capital: the point break and nearby waves, laid-back cafés and Kumana National Park, from about April to October.
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What to see
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Birds and leopards
Kumana National Park
A park on the east coast, next to Yala, known for its bird lagoon and quieter safaris, best in the east-coast season.
Beaches
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Surf town
Arugam Bay
Sri Lanka’s best-known surf spot, a relaxed beach town with a point break, in season from about April to October.
Where to stay
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Near Arugam Bay
Jetwing Kottukal Beach House
A small boutique beach hotel near Pottuvil, a short drive from Arugam Bay.
Getting there
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By road or rail
Getting to the east coast
Trains from Colombo to Trincomalee and Batticaloa, and road links from the Cultural Triangle and Ella.
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