GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Sri Lanka.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Arugam Bay has a published GLD City Score of 32/100, in the Low range.
Arugam Bay completes the Gaylidays city coverage for Sri Lanka. Its displayed 32/100 result is presented with the available destination-level GLD evidence.
Understand the methodologyBEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
For Arugam Bay, coastal access, weather, marine conditions and seasonal capacity should be verified before fixing the itinerary. Weather seasons, heat and holiday demand can materially change access. Confirm access and operating details shortly before departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for Sri LankaFor Arugam Bay, local indicators refine the broader national LGBTQ+ context. Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Arugam Bay. The current local adjustment is 21.5/100, while neighbourhood and venue experiences can still differ.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyArugam Bay's 32/100 display provides comparative context within Sri Lanka. It is not a venue certification or safety guarantee and must be combined with current official and local information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyCoastal access, weather, marine conditions and seasonal capacity should be verified before fixing the itinerary. Weather seasons, heat and holiday demand can materially change access.
Sources: Official tourism information for Sri LankaIt reflects the current connected GLD record used locally, but travellers should still consult recent destination information.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Arugam Bay.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 21 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.