| 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. |
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| 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. |
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