Kalpitiya is a remote and magical peninsula on Sri Lanka’s northwest coast, separated from the mainland by the large Puttalam Lagoon and fringed by a chain of small islands and sandbars. The calm, shallow lagoon is one of Asia’s finest kitesurfing and windsurfing locations, attracting enthusiasts from around the world between May and October. Kalpitiya is also famous for its dolphin and spinner whale pods, which can be seen in large numbers on early morning boat excursions from the beach.