It's emerged as an alternative to Sri Lanka's other, busier surf towns. It's got a bit of energy about it, but still channels that uber-chilled, come-laze-under-a-coconut-palm sort of vibe.

Uga, the boutique Sri Lankan hotel group renowned for its world-class hospitality, is delighted to announce the launch of its ...

Humbled by the endless horizon, I walk around the Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort, a picture-perfect beach retreat nestled in the midst of an 8.5-hectare coconut estate. Designed by WATG ...

The resort also offers surfing lessons, yoga classes and excursions to tea plantations and turtle hatcheries. ... Goyambokka Estate, Tangalle 82200, Sri Lanka. 00 94 477 670 700 anantara.com.

Why Sri Lanka’s south coast should be your next surfing destination. A tribe of wave riders in palm-fringed southern Sri Lanka is bringing a quiet revolution to surf teaching, placing ocean ...

Beyond Surfing: Exploring Arugam Bay. Pristine Beaches: Apart from surfing, Arugam Bay is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. The sandy shores and turquoise waters provide a ...

Sri Lanka steps up security in small surfing town Arugam Bay; Three Israelis stay put despite terrorism warning; 17 Israelis move out of area, some fly back, after threat warning ...

A girls’ surf team makes waves in Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay, finding ways to break gender norms and turn the tide. June 12, 2025 e-Paper. LOGIN Account. eBooks Subscribe GIFT FRONT PAGE.