Sri Lanka is a country rich in diversity - besides idyllic
beaches it has mountains, jungle, and a rich cultural
history spanning more than 2500 years.
The most beautiful
and unspoilt coast, in one of the world's most beautiful islands
. . . serendipity
Getting here - hire a bike!
Hiring a motorbike is a great way to travel across
Sri Lanka - but finding a good bike to hire is not
easy. Alma Tours are based in Negombo
close to the airport (30km north of Colombo), great
bikes in good condition and friendly, competent
service.
Contact Antony Fernando
217 Lewis Place, Negombo SL
+94 (0)31 4873624
+94 (0)777 621625
Stopover in the mountains
travelling by motorbike from Colombo to Arugambay.
Yoga at the Stardust
The purpose-built Yoga, body works and massage
center is now open and operational on a daily basis.
Nestling in a corner of the tropical garden next
to the beach, for Yoga, Aromatherapy, Reflexology,
Massage, Deep muscle Acupressure and more click
here.
Stardust Beach Hotel News
Our new canoe
Now we can padle towards the setting sun on the big beautiful lagoon bordering Stardust Hotel
This website,
though sponsored by The Stardust Beach Hotel, is a resource of information
about Arugam Bay, the neighbouring town of Pottuvil and Sri Lanka
itself. We want many more people to visit this area, both to enjoy
an unforgettable and magical experience, and to provide a much-needed
boost to our local economy. We warmly welcome all contributions
and suggestions.
Arugambay
is one of the world's top 10 surf locations, situated on the idyllic
and unspoilt East Coast of Sri Lanka. The closest town is Pottuvil,
and it is within easy reach of the superb kovils at Oganda, Yala and
Lahugala National Park, and Kataragama. The legendary Vihara Maha
Devi is thought to have landed at Arugam Bay - or perhaps at Panama,
a few miles to the south, the site of an important Buddhist temple.
The drive north up the coast through Komari, Thirukovil (site of a
fabulous Hindu temple), Oluvil, Akkaraipattu and Kalmunai towards
Batticaloa, through jungle fringes where elephants roam and past numerous
enchanting lagoons, is one of the most beautiful coastal journeys
in the world.