Mirissa

 

Mirissa – Go Whale Watching 

Spend your days, soaking in the sun on a hammock and whale-watching at the little village of Mirissa, one of the most appealing beach hideaways and places to see in Sri Lanka. The real world will be forgotten as soon as you enter this beachy paradise. Mirissa definitely has to be on your list of beautiful places to visit in Sri Lanka for an amazing holiday.

Not everyone is fond of the rush and crowd of the city. Many of us want to spend our holidays in peace and in some quiet places. So, if you too are one such person and you are in Sri Lanka, then you should definitely visit this beautiful village called Mirissa.

This is the village where most of the citizens living are fishermen; therefore you will get a very close view of the life of the local people. You can even go fishing with the fishermen and have a look at the whales and other big fishes. Some of the very popular and tastier fishes are found here, like tuna. When you are in this village, do not forget to eat the local cuisine that is very tasty.

Also, in the evening time, you can go to the beaches and spend your time relaxing there. So, there are enough reasons for which one can easily fall in love with this small, but beautiful village.

Location: South coast of Sri Lanka

Famous for: Tuna, mullet, snapper and butterfish

Best time to visit: Mirissa is a windy place. So, avoid May-July. The best months would be December, October, and August in that order. 

How to reach: Weligama is the nearest train station to Mirissa (7 km). You could take direct train from Colombo or Bentota to Weligama, and then a tuk-tuk or bus ahead.

Where to stay: Mirissa Hills, Glamour Hotel, Paradise Beach Club

Tourist attractions: Mirissa Beach, Coconut Tree Hill, Parrot Rock Bridge