Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka | Whale Watching | Surf Beginner | Clean Beach

Best beach in the southern coast - Sri Lanka

"Great place to swim, relax, chill-out and surf | plus whale watching"

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Sri Lanka is not short of stunning beaches. With a coastline that is over 1,585 KM long it is not hard to find your own spot of tropical paradise.  With beautiful clear waters and a laid back vibe it is quite easy to end up staying longer. Mirissa and its breathtaking sandy beach pretty much transforms your dreams and visions of a tropical paradise into an everyday reality.

Located close to the Southern tip of the Island of Sri Lanka and only about 200 KM from the Equator, this secluded crescent shaped beach is the perfect place to sit back, relax and forget about all the hussle and bussle of your other life that’s a million miles away. This small sandy tropical beach boasts some of Sri Lanka’s best and most stunning sunsets and sunrises. Mirissa Beach is sandwiched between the towns of Weligama and Matara and it is about 35 KM or 1 hour South of the fort city of Galle by bus

In recent years Mirissa has developed a reputation as a party destination for young travelers, and in high season DJ's spin pumping tunes till late several nights a week. If you're looking for solitude and zen-like calm, this may not be the beach for you.

Whale Watching in Mirissa

Whale watching - Mirissa

Mirissa Beach is a great place to go whale watching. There are many tour companies that offer whale and dolphin watching tours and if you are lucky you can get to see many different types. Blue whales, Bryde’s whales, Sperm whales, Fin whales and Orca have all been spotted off Mirissa.

Other sightings are of Common dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins, Spinner dolphins, Risso’s dolphins and Striped dolphins. Sometimes you can see turtles and various fish species, for example Bluefin tuna and flying fish. So you will be unlucky if you don’t see anything!

The peak season for seeing whales in Mirissa and the south of Sri Lanka is between December and March.

Surfing in Mirissa

Surfing - Mirissa

Mirissa Beach is rapidly becoming a popular Surfer hangout during the months of November to March when it’s the rainy season on the East coast. For some reason Mirissa Beach is well known to the Japanese Surfers. Mirrisa's has a great atmosphere with a great mix of activity that isn't over crowded or too tacky. The main beach is great for water activities like body surfing and the bars are great for a beer or cocktail at sunset. Mirissa Beach is ideal location for beach holidays. Its excellent for surfing, scuba diving and deep sea fishing.

Restaurants in Mirissa

Mirissa is not only famous for its beautiful sandy beach, people also rave about the variety and availability of great seafood in its restaurants. Besides Seafood , many of Mirissa's restaurants serve a variety of Western dishes and tasty Sri Lankan vegetarian curries . There is lots of bars and restaurant with hammock on the beach also. Lots of pretty bars and restaurants along the beach front.

Accommodation in Mirissa

The great thing about staying in Mirissa beach is that almost all the Mirissa accommodation is made up of guesthouses run by local families. Most of them are located on the streets just off from the beach and most offer a free breakfast. We would advise you to skip the free breakfasts and head to one of the many cafes scattered around the town.Currently there are medium size hotels and major hotels are situated near Weligama area.

Weather in Mirissa

The weather in Sri Lanka is dictated by two monsoon seasons which bring rain to the west and south-west coasts from May to September; and the east coast and northern region between October and February. The rest of the year is sunny and dry. Temperatures are fairly constant year round, with coastal regions enjoying average temperatures of 25-30°C and the highlands 15-18°C on average.

Top sights in Mirissa

Mirissa Beach
Giragala mini rock
Secret Beach - Mirissa
Surfing
Whale Watching snorkeling

Things to remember in Mirissa

Bring water bottle with appropriate clothing for tropical conditions.
   • Clothing - Loose cotton or breathable fabric clothes.
   • Shoes - Good trainers/runners/ sneakers.
   • Hat - Broad brimmed hat to keep the sun away.
   • Sunscreen - Definitely a good idea in the tropic
Hotels are range from 25 USD onward
Foods and Drinks are cheaper
There is Barista/Lavazza Coffee shop nearby
There is a SevenEleven like supermarket nearby called Cargills. So there you can buy your goods.
Main Taxi service will be tuk-tuk.(three-wheeler)

Places nearby

Weligama Beach
Galle Fort
Unawatuna Beach
Dalawella Beach
Ahangama Beach
Dondra Light House
Tangalle Beach
Sinharaja Rain Forest
Kanneliya Rain Forest

Hotels nearby

Marriott Spa and Resort - Weligama W15 Mandara Rosen Triple O Six Paradise Beach Club Weligama Bay Resort

Fisherman's Bay Cape Weligama Esprit d'Ici Hotel Giragala Village Mirissa Hills We Escape

References:
https://globalhelpswap.com/mirissa-beach/