Stunning Mirissa Beach Sri Lanka

After enjoying the shores of Unawatuna beach in the southern coast of Sri Lanka after 20km we reach sandy beaches of Mirissa. 

Mirissa lies 150km to south of Sri Lanka from commercial capital of Colombo. Mirissa beach is most famous for its stunning sunset in the evenings and sunrise in the mornings. It houses one of the busiest fishing harbor in Sri Lanka. It is the busiest during the mornings and creates its own beauty.

Stilt fishing at Mirissa is world famous. All the calendars that promote Sri Lanka or all the promotional materials that promote Sri Lanka carry at least one photo of stilt fishing.

Mirissa beach is famous for ocean based water sport activates. Such as snorkeling, diving, sailing, rafting,etc……Mirissa beach is one of the surf sports in Sri Lanka. Best time for surfing in Mirissa is from October to March. Recreational fishing is also famous among the locals and foreigners in the Mirissa beach. 

Mirissa is also famous for Dolphin and whale watching. Dolphin and whale watching season runs from November to April. There are many hotels in the Mirissa and Welligama beach. Come and enjoy the Sri lankan hospitality while sipping a pure Ceylon cup of tea.