Pothuvil Travel Guide
Sri Lanka
Pothuvil is a small settlement on Sri Lanka’s east coast, close to the Indian Ocean coastline. Its listed population is 0, so it is best treated as a local base rather than a large urban centre.
Travellers arriving by air can use Arugam Bay SPB, the airport serving Pothuvil. The nearby coast includes Kadalanchiya beach, 27.7 kilometres from the settlement, making it suitable for a separate beach outing.
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Weather in Pothuvil
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Know before you go
Pays in LKR
Plug type Type D & Type G
Emergency 112
Dial code +94
Tipping: Tipping is not deeply ingrained in Sri Lankan culture like in some Western countries, but it's becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist areas, to show appreciation for good service. While not obligatory, a small tip can go a long way and is always appreciated for good service.
Best time to visit Pothuvil
Jan
28°19Feb
29°13Mar
30°16Apr
31°17May
33°16Jun
35°10Jul
35°16Aug
34°16Sep
34°19Oct
31°24Nov
29°27Dec
29°25Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Pothuvil
Pasarchenal
2.8 km away
Kadalanchiya
27.7 km away
Periya Muhattuvaram
33.3 km away
Sinna Muhattuvaram
36.6 km away
Things to do in Pothuvil
Muhudu Maha Vihara
buddhist place of worship
2.6 km
Kumana National Park
national park
4.5 km
Muhudu Maha Viharaya
buddhist place of worship
1.7 km
Kudumbigala Sanctuary
wildlife sanctuary
1.5 km
Pottuvil Grand Mosqe
pentecostal place of worship
0.9 km
මුහුදු මහා විහාරය. පොතුවිල්
religious organization
1.6 km
Grand Jummah Mosque, Pottuvil
religious organization
2.4 km
Wild Wings Safari Kumana
wildlife sanctuary
1 km
Getting there
Arugam Bay SPB · 1 km
Frequently asked Questions
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