Visit Mirissa South
- Water Sports
- Family
- Relaxation
Mirissa South: How to get there?
3 hours by road from Colombo
Mirissa South: See when to go?
From December to April
Mirissa South: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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Sri Lanka
Mirissa South Holidays
3 hours from Colombo, Mirissa is a small and pretty seaside resort situated on the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
Mirissa South: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Beaches of fine sand, restaurants of grilled fish and whale-watching excursions all make up the attraction of Mirissa.
My suggestion
Apart from the busy main beach, you can find numerous coves and inlets and spend the night in one of the little guesthouses by the sea.
3 hours from Colombo, Mirissa is a small and pretty seaside resort situated on the southern coast of Sri Lanka.
My suggestion
From December to April, Mirissa is visited by migrating whales. Any chance to observe them is a magical moment that you will never forget.
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