Mirissa
Coconut Tree Hill
A palm-covered headland above the coast, one of the most photographed sunset spots on the south coast.
Sri Lanka’sLaid-Back Bay.
Mirissa’s curved beach and warm, calm water have made it one of the south coast’s most popular stops, but it’s the boat trips heading offshore each morning that set it apart — the surrounding waters are one of the most reliable places in the world to see blue and sperm whales in season.
Beyond whale watching, Mirissa is an easy place to slow down: palm-lined sand, beachfront cafés, and the short climb up Coconut Tree Hill for one of Sri Lanka’s most photographed sunset views.
