Malpe is a natural port located in the Udupi District of Karnataka, India. Situated at the mouth of the Malpe River, it lies approximately six kilometers west of the city of Udupi on the Karnataka coast.
The area serves as an important port and a major fishing harbor for the region. The town is primarily associated with settlements of the Mogaveera fisherman community and functions as a hub for Mogaveera, Billava Christian, and Muslim populations.