Mirissa Beach

Mirissa’s relaxed vibe, beautiful crescent-shaped beach, whale watching, dive sites and surfing waves are attracting an increasing number of visitors to its shores.

Mirissa

There are 2 reasons why Mirissa tops the list and one of them is its strategic location. The migration path of Blue Whales which is from Africa to Australia happens to be just off Dondra Point in Mirissa.

Watersports

Blessed with a beautiful coastline, Mirissa is a great place to enjoy a wide range of different water sports. Surfing and snorkelling are among the most popular water sports in this area. Many surfers stay in hotels in Mirissa the likes of Sri Sharavi Beach Villas and enjoy the fantastic waves.

Whale Watching

Before the fad of whale watching emerged into the tourism sector, Mirissa was a largely unheard of town nestled in Southern Sri Lanka. The surrounding ocean, however, has always been home to a diverse population of whales and dolphins which eventually brought the city the popularity it currently enjoys.

Explore the nearby areas

If you are willing to tear yourself from the beautiful beach, Mirissa has quite a few other attractions as well. For instance, you can visit the Yala National Park which is the second largest National Park in the country as well as the most visited.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+