Arugambay is a bay situated in the dry zone of Sri Lanka‘s southeast coast. The bay is located 320 kilometers or 200 miles east of Colombo. Large number of foreign tourists and local travelers are visiting this area all year around. While traditionally fishing has dominated the local economy, tourism has grown rapidly in the area in recent years. Tourism in Arugambay is dominated by surf tourism as it is internationally famous for surfing. Tourists are also attracted by the beaches, lagoons, historic temples and the nearby Kumana National Park.