Awesome Beach and Dunes

Awesome Beach and Dunes is a beach in , .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kalpitiya fort and Dutch Reformed Church.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
was built by the Dutch between 1667 and 1676. Kalpitiya was important as it commands the entrance to the adjacent bay, . The surrounding area was one of the major cinnamon cultivation areas in . is situated 3½ km east of Awesome Beach and Dunes.

Church
Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
The is located between the Dutch and the village of . The church was built by the Dutch in 1706 and is a smaller version of the church in the Matara fort. It is one of the oldest Protestant churches in the country. is situated 3½ km east of Awesome Beach and Dunes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kalpitiya.

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.
is a coastal town located in western region of . The peninsula consists of a total fourteen islands. It is developing as a tourist destination.

Awesome Beach and Dunes

Latitude
8.23167° or 8° 13′ 54″ north
Longitude
79.73325° or 79° 43′ 60″ east
Open location code
6JWX6PJM+M7
Open­Street­Map ID
node 12568464423
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­beach
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
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Highlights include Ocean Lanka Dive Centre and The Rascals lagoon shed.

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