Arugam Bay on the east coast of Sri Lanka is home to some of the best waves during season, drawing in surfers from around the world. My visit during off-season time rewarded me with a very affordable room (600 Rs / 4 Euros per night) with spectacular sea views, lots of time for interaction with locals, and empty beaches to walk, swim, and rest.
The forthcoming change is evident at every corner. Restaurants prepare their menus, guest houses fix their beach cabanas, the streets get fixed, young entrepreneurs open new surf shops, and everyone is keen to take on advice how to improve their businesses. Unlike other places, interaction with locals is frequent and pleasant.
"Green Room" - great street restaurant
The majority of the community is Muslim and their daily prayers melt with the sound of waves crashing onto the long stretches of beach. The little town is a bit tough to reach; the roads are bumpy and the buses run infrequently. But there is loads to do in the area: temples, crocodiles, elephants, miles of beaches and many surf points. But even without any of that, the days go by fast at this magic place.
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