Puttalam · North Western Province
Kalpitiya
A lagoon peninsula known for kitesurfing.
Places & Sites to Visit in Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya Peninsula
A slender strip of beaches, salt pans and an old Dutch fort, between a lagoon and the open sea.
Dutch Fort, Kalpitiya
A small 17th-century Dutch fort.
St Anne's Church, Talawila
Nearby excursion · about 20 km from Kalpitiya
A Catholic pilgrimage church by the sea.
Activities & Experiences in Kalpitiya
Kitesurfing
Steady winds over a flat, shallow lagoon make Kalpitiya one of South Asia's best places to learn, in season.
Kalpitiya Dolphin Watching
Boat trips to look for spinner dolphins in season (sightings not guaranteed).
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