Kalpitiya
More recently developing a tourism industry, Kalpitiya is made up of fourteen islands mostly populated by fishermen.
The island's colonial past can be seen in the Dutch-era fort and church with resorts lining Alankuda beach and kitsurfers flocking to the beach and nearby lagoon.
A marine sanctuary, the waters of Kalpitiya are home to a variety of dolphin species, including bottlenose and spinner, as well as turtles and whales meaning whale and dolphin watching trips are a highlight of the island.
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