Kite surfing is a fairly new sport that is of late gaining immense popularity. For those of you who like a heavy dose of adrenaline as you ride along the waves, kite surfing is just the sport for you. Kite surfing is an extreme sport that requires control on water and plenty of strength. Since it demands strong wind conditions like the monsoons, Sri Lanka is a very popular destination for this activity.
One of the most convenient and comfortable cities to enjoy kite surfing is Negombo. Negombo is located just 40 km from Colombo and boasts a long stretch of beach with golden sands and perfect waves. The wind conditions in the city are fantastic and afford some excellent opportunities for kite surfing. There are also plenty of beach hotels in Negombo such as the Club Hotel Dolphin Negombo that provide an ideal stay for a kite-surfing holiday. The best period to engage in this sport- especially for the beginners- is between January to March. Between May and August the wind is far more powerful and caters better to the professional or rather advanced kiters. Since the Negombo beach is blessed with a length of 5km, there is ample space for both take off and landing. An excellent starting point is just in front of the Dolphin hotel or Kumudu Valley Resort. The experience is truly nothing short of fantastic.
Apart from Negombo, Kalpitiya has also been recognised as a fantastic beach for this activity. Winds here are far stronger than those in Negombo hence it only caters to the thoroughly advanced kiter. Kalpitiya has been recognised worldwide and continues to attract quite a good number of international kiters to its shores each year.
Apart from the adventures of kite surfing, Negombo offers an array of both interesting and exciting activities and therefore one would do well to spend plenty of time here.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.