Kalpitiya Peninsula, Coastal peninsula in northwestern Sri Lanka
The Kalpitiya Peninsula stretches 40 kilometers along Sri Lanka's western coast, flanked by the Indian Ocean and Puttalam Lagoon with 14 small islands.
Portuguese colonizers established settlements in the early 17th century, followed by Dutch forces who constructed a military garrison and naval base.
Local fishing communities maintain traditional practices while residing in small hamlets scattered across the peninsula's coastline.
Visitors can access the peninsula via buses or private vehicles from Colombo, with accommodations ranging from basic guesthouses to beachfront resorts.
The waters surrounding Kalpitiya host large groups of spinner dolphins, numbering in thousands, while Bar Reef presents Sri Lanka's largest coral formation.
Address: Kalpitiya Peninsula, Sri Lanka
GPS coordinates: 8.16667,79.71667
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:46
Sri Lanka contains remote beaches, historic temples and nature parks. Kalpitiya Peninsula enables whale watching, while Mannar Island offers bird observations. Gal Oya National Park features boat tours, and ancient monasteries like Kudumbigala provide insights into Buddhist history.
Sri Lanka offers diverse photography sites from ancient fortresses to national parks. Sigiriya Rock displays stone architecture amid green landscapes. Buddhist temples house cultural artifacts, while colonial structures like Galle Fort stand along the coast. National parks contain elephants and leopards in their natural habitat. Mountains, waterfalls, and beaches provide natural settings. The country features religious monuments such as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth and Nallur Kandaswamy Temple. Gardens, tea plantations, and forest reserves showcase the local flora.
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