Mirissa Beach
Mirissa is a beautiful tear drop shaped island located close to the southern tip of Sri Lanka. It boasts of breath taking beaches and some of the most amazing sunsets and sunrise and two surfing points. Because it is such a popular tourist destination, there are many luxury hotels Mirissa Beach, where you can easily find accommodation and enjoy a stay at. The Village is only about 200km from the equator. A tourist could travel to Mirissa by getting in to a bus from Colombo Fort to Matara or Tangalle and request to be dropped at Mirissa. The duration for reaching the destination will be between 3.5 to 5 hours.
Alternatively a tourist can also take the Train from Colombo Fort to Weligama and then travel to the destination by bus or Trishaw. Travelling within Mirissa could be done by walking, cycling, and motor biking or by trishaw. Mirissa has many budget boutique type of hotels and also rest-houses if you don’t wish to spend too much money at luxury hotels Mirissa Beach. These places are run by professionals who would guide you on what activities you should do during your stay in the area. But if you are vacationing with your family and just wants to relax with spa facilities, it is best to make a reservation at luxury hotels Mirissa Beach.
Whale watching is one of the most exciting water activities in Mirissa which can be done during your holiday in Sri Lanka. It is the best destination to commence your whale watching tour and a tourist can view Bryde’s whales, Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales and much more in the Indian Ocean.
International Whale watching standards are followed in Mirissa and a tourist could travel by boat for whale watching or book a boat from one of the tour Operators in Mirissa. An observation boat with an observation deck for roughly around 40 passengers could be booked for this purpose. Whale watching season begins in the month of November and ends in April as the Ocean is warm and calm during these months. May to October is the off season as the ocean is rough although whales can be spotted.
It is advisable to carry your own sun glasses, head cover, sun screen and medication if any for sea sickness or other, and a camera to capture the scenic beauty in Mirissa and while watching the whales.
| Car Parking | Available - Free |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | Morning |
| Suitable For | Everyone |
| Time taken for a visit (roughly) | 3.5 - 5 |
| Important Notes | It is advisable to carry your own sun glasses, head cover, sun screen and medication if any for sea sickness or other, and a camera to capture the scenic beauty in Mirissa and while watching the whales. |
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