
Beach · Sri Lanka
Kalpitiya
Windy peninsula known for kitesurfing, dolphins, and sandbanks
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A closer look at Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is a laid-back coastal peninsula famous for kitesurfing, dolphin watching, and quiet beaches away from the busier south coast.
Travel region
West Coast
District
Puttalam
North Western Province
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Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka
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A field guide to Kalpitiya
Three essential notes, collected as pages. Use the controls or your keyboard arrows to explore them.
Season notes
Best time to visit
December to April
Kalpitiya field notes
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Destination images
Kalpitiya gallery
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Route planning note
The best version of Kalpitiya depends on what surrounds it. We use this stop as part of a paced private route, not as an isolated checklist item.
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