Mirissa is a picturesque southern coastal town with a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, swaying palms and a relaxed atmosphere. It is also one of Sri Lanka’s best-known departure points for whale and dolphin watching, making it possible to combine a peaceful beach stay with an early-morning ocean adventure. Enjoy fresh seafood by the water, relax on the beach or head offshore in search of marine life. Mirissa’s main beach season is generally November to April, when the weather is more settled and the sea is calmer; whale-watching excursions are also particularly associated with this period.
