Green Season Edit: Where to Go in Hiriketiya During the Green Season
FOOD & DRINKS
As part of our Green Season Edit, we turn our attention to Hiriketiya - a crescent-shaped cove on Sri Lanka’s south coast that feels purpose-built for this time of year. Despite the myth of seasonality, this surf-and-soul enclave hums steadily on. Waves roll in clean and uncrowded, often claimed by experienced surfers in search of quieter lineups.
Editor’s Picks for June
NEWS
Beats & BBQ, The Hideout, Unawatuna - Thursdays
Live Music & DJs , Trax, Ahangama - Fridays
Philosophy Nights, OYummy, Ahangama - 4 & 18 June
Book Club, Wild & The Sage, Unawatuna - 29th June
Top Five: Where to Find the Best Coffee in Arugam Bay
FOOD & DRINKS
Not long ago, coffee in Sri Lanka meant a cup of instant and a spoonful of sugar. But times have changed. In Arugam Bay, a new wave of cafés is raising the bar, serving up proper brews to match the sunrise surf. Here, our top five spots for a post-surf caffeine fix.
The Slow Path: How Sri Lanka Is Emerging as a Haven for Sustainable Tourism
HEALTH
In the age of over-tourism and fast-paced getaways, a different kind of travel is quietly taking root and Sri Lanka is poised to lead it.
With its tea-covered hills, surf-ready coastlines, and centuries-old wellness traditions, the island offers more than postcard beauty. It offers balance. More travelers and locals are discovering that the best way to experience Sri Lanka isn’t in a rush, but with intention- slowly, mindfully, sustainably.
Hello June
As the masses return home and we reclaim the rhythm of our island life, this month marks a resident takeover—when staycations take center stage and supporting homegrown businesses doing great things becomes more than frivolous fun, but a meaningful priority. This is your ultimate guide to the month ahead.
Arugam Bay: Where to Eat, Drink & Have a Good Time
FOOD & DRINK
As the Indian Ocean begins its seasonal shift and flawless waves roll into shore, Arugam Bay stirs to life.
Dream Season Has Begun in Ahangama
NEWS
Off season in Ahangama? Frankly, we don’t see it.
Ahangama keeps humming—and for those savvy enough to fly in or sneak away for a staycation, May to October is what we at Pineapple Press call Dream Season.