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Arugam Bay Beach is located on the Bay of Bengal (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 60th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 219.4 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Arugam Bay settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Arugam Bay Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Pasarichenai Beach, which has a rating of 6.8.
Arugam Bay Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Arugam Bay, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Ulla 4 km
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Pottuvil 3.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Komari 5 km
What to do in Arugam Bay Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Arugam Bay Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
When it comes to what to do in Arugam Bay Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
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The Arugam Bay Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Arugam Bay Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Arugam Bay Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable.
The waves in the Arugam Bay Beach are usually strong.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.
There are several buildings near the beach.
The bar is located right on the Arugam Bay Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mambos Arugambay is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
The Arugam Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
There are 4 attractions near Arugam Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Arugam Bay Beach located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Arugam Bay Beach is June. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.
Arugam Bay Beach (Sri Lanka) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Arugam Bay Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
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