Balapitiya
This coastal town on Sri Lanka's southwest shore, Balapitiya draws independent travellers with its waterfront setting, a notable cluster of historic churches, and easy access to the region's UNESCO-listed heritage sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
Balapitiya: quick answers
Where is Balapitiya?
Balapitiya is in Sri Lanka, about 76 km47 miles in a straight line from Colombo.
How do you get to Balapitiya?
The nearest airport is Kalutara (KTY), about 1 hr 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Balapitiya?
The warmest month is April, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 26°C78°F. The wettest month is November, with about 338 mm13.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Balapitiya?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 restaurants, 1 café and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.