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Sands Kalpitiya Beach

Senior friendly

6.8

/ 10 Good

#189 out of 235
in Kirimundal

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Sands Kalpitiya Beach is located on the Palk Strait (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 189th place out of 235 beaches in the Sri Lanka region 150.5 km away from its center, the city of Colombo. It is one of the beaches of Kirimundal settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Sands Kalpitiya Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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Historical

+32 ^oC +25 ^oC

Air temperature

5.5 M/S

Wind

+29 ^oC

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Pleasant

5.6/10

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Sands Kalpitiya Beach is located in Sri Lanka within Kirimundal, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
- Length - very long, more than 1 km
- Width - sufficient
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Transport Localities

Transport

ADP• 74.2km
කල්පිටිය බස් නැවතුම්...• 6.2km
Periyanagavillu Rail...• 14.4km

Localities

Kirimundal• 370m
Colombo• 150.5km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Sands Kalpitiya Beach?

The coastline of Sands Kalpitiya Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Sands Kalpitiya Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Sands Kalpitiya Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Sands Kalpitiya Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.

Sands Kalpitiya Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Sands Kalpitiya Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sands Kalpitiya Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sands Kalpitiya Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Sands Kalpitiya Beach?

Sands Kalpitiya Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sands Kalpitiya Beach?

The bar is located right on the Sands Kalpitiya Beach.

How far is the Sands Kalpitiya Beach from parking?

The Sands Kalpitiya Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sands Kalpitiya Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sands Kalpitiya Beach is March. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in April, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 29°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sands Kalpitiya Beach (Sri Lanka) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.