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Mirissa
The top spot for whale watching and beautiful sunsets — palm-fringed crescent on the south coast.
About Mirissa
Mirissa is the south coast's beach-and-whale capital — a palm-fringed crescent famous for blue whale watching, Coconut Tree Hill and laid-back surf. It's the postcard image of tropical Sri Lanka.
Best time to visit
November to April is whale-watching season and the calm south-coast dry season. Blue whales are seen on most dawn boat trips; the sea is rough outside these months.
Getting there
About 2.5 hours from Colombo by the Southern Expressway. Mirissa is 15 minutes from Galle Fort and close to Weligama's stilt fishermen and surf schools.
Things to do in Mirissa
- Dawn blue whale watching boat trip
- Sunrise photo walk at Coconut Tree Hill
- Beginner surf lesson on the bay
- Day trip to Galle Fort and a turtle hatchery
