Mirissa
Crack open a coconut, slip into a hammock, and rock gently in the breeze, allowing the hours, days and even weeks to slip calmly by.
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Hotels
Kiara Sands
Kiara Sands is set in Mirissa. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Weligambay Beach, Weligama Beach, and Whale Watching Mirissa.
Hill Top Bungalow
Escape to paradise at Hilltop Bungalow in Matara. Enjoy stunning views and luxurious amenities. Perfect for a dream vacation.
Ballena Regency
Ballena Regency Mirissa: A luxurious coastal retreat offering pristine beaches, exquisite dining, and unparalleled relaxation
Activities
Whale Watching Mirissa
Whale watching in Mirissa is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Witness majestic blue whales and playful dolphins in their natural habitat. 🐋🐬#Mirissa
What to know before visiting Mirissa
Welcome to Mirissa, a stunning crescent beach. Modest guesthouses abound and there's a string of simple restaurants at the back of the sand.Mirissa, what was a faint old beach town on the Southern of Sri Lanka has risen to be one of the most popular surfing and whale watching destination. The beach town is situated 150 kms south of Colombo and is dotted with palm trees, blue waters and colourful boats adorning the shores.
Mirissa has a beautiful view along by the million things to do over here – Whale watching, Snorkelling, Surfing, Bodyboarding. The city offers the right balance between the calm days and lively nights by the beach.
The bright and lively coast has happy hours for a part of the day and candle-lit sea-food dinners once the sun sets. The clear waters bundled with turtles and aquatic life are a sight to behold.
From classic cocktail mixes to coconut induced delights, burgers from the beach shacks to kootu, rice and curry – Mirissa is a traveller’s paradise. A scooter ride away are the Weligama, Dalawella and Unawatuna beaches and if you’re lucky enough you’ll see how stilt fishing in the shallow waters. The Parrot rock, the iconic coconut island, Elephant transit home and Galle fort are some picturesque locations of this shoreline.