Kalpitiya Sri Lanka, North Western Province

Hailed as being the best year-round kitesurfing spot in all of Asia, Kalpitiya peninsula houses the perfect spot for both the beginner and the expert kitesurfer. Located along the western coast of the island country of Sri Lanka, the Kalpitiya peninsula is comprised of 14 different islands and is quickly gaining ground as being a top tourist destination for the South Asian country. With kilometers of soft sand beaches to explore, Kalpitiya is a gorgeous spot in and of itself, but the main attraction that draws visitors from all over is the prime conditions for the popular watersport of Kitesurfing.

For the expert Kitesurfer, the shoreline bordering the Indian Ocean offers swells that erupt in 500m long waves creating unforgettable rides. And you can be sure that you won’t miss a day out on the water due to the strong winds blowing in daily from the southwest in the summer and north-west in the winter.

With an abundance of both quiet lagoons and wave-rich beaches, there is plenty of kitesurfing spots ideal for timid beginners as well as season professionals. Although the tourism industry is still a burgeoning one in the area of Kalpitiya, there are plenty of comfortable accommodations with built-in kitesurfing schools for visitors wanting in on the action. One particularly famous spot is the gorgeous Kalpitiya Lagoon, lined with fine dining and hotels, and is regarded as being one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka.

With stunning coastlines, sandy beaches, and some of the best conditions for Kitesurfing, it isn’t hard to see why Kalpitiya Peninsula has garnered attention worldwide as being a Kitesurfing haven. Not to mention the resident donkeys are interesting neighbors to share a beach with.