Elephant Rock
A giant boulder shaped like an elephant, about 3 km south of Arugam Bay. Climb to the top for views of the bay, the jungle and the sunset; wild elephants occasionally appear nearby.
Elephant Rock lies about 3 km south of the main surf break. The huge rock rises from the beach, shaped like a crouching elephant. It takes about 10 minutes to climb the dunes and rocks to the summit, where you can look out over the coastline and the inland jungle. Many people come here to watch the sunset. The bay beside the rock is calm and suitable for swimming, and during the swell season there are breaks suited to advanced surfers. Wild elephants occasionally roam the scrub nearby, so return before dark and do not walk alone at night. It's about 10 minutes by tuk-tuk.
Opening hours
Open all day; visiting before sunset recommended
Nearby sights
- Peanut Farm
- Crocodile Rock
- Arugam Bay Main Point
- Muhudu Maha Viharaya
- Pottuvil Lagoon
- Pottuvil Point
- Magul Maha Viharaya
- Whiskey Point