Things to do in Ampara

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The top 12 attractions in Ampara

Beaches in Ampara

Arugam Bay

Arugam Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. When we went in August it was high season, mainly for surfing which

Villages in Ampara

Tirukkovil

Thirukkovil is a Tamil people of the east coast of Sri Lanka. They were harshly affected by the 2004 tsunami, and most of the city

Villages in Ampara

North Coast of Pottuvil

The northern coast of Pottuvil is less populated than the south coast. You see almost no-one throughout the two hour drive to Ampa

Villages in Ampara

Ampara

Ampara is an important city on the east coast of Sri Lanka. It is a region that was heavily damaged by the tsunami, and although A

Bus Stations in Ampara

Ampara Station

The bus station of Ampara is located in the town center It is a very hectic place, as are the majority of the country s´ stations,

Villages in Ampara

Padiyatalawa

Padiyatalawa is a town which is situated on the crossroads between Ampara and Kandy. The heated bus services that go the back and

Of Cultural Interest in Ampara

Fishing at Arugam Bay

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Fishermen in Arugam Bay get up early at 2 in the morning or so, to have 4 or 5 hours of fishing at sea. They bring back locusts, s

Lakes in Ampara

Arugam Bay Lagoon

The quiet place of Arugam Bay is at the end of the beach. The lagoon is formed at low tide and leave a few fish captive. People st

Tourist Information in Ampara

Ecotours Office

The Ecotour office is situated in the grounds of the Hotel Hillton, on the main street of Arugam Bay. They organize boat trips, de

Of Cultural Interest in Ampara

Arugam Delta

Leaving Pottuvil if you take the road south to get to Arugam bay, surfers beach, you will go by a big lake which is the delta of L

Bars in Ampara

Bar de la Punta

This nameless bar is in front of the best surf spot in Arugam Bay. You have the bay itself, and at the end, on the left, the area

Safari in Ampara

Pottuvil Safari

We hired a tuk tuk to go on the A4 road, towards Monaragala, near Yala National Park. It's where you can see, if you're lucky, som

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