Beach
Mirissa
South Coast
A palm-fringed crescent bay famous for blue-whale watching and golden-hour beach bars.
View detailsA polished west-coast resort town flanked by the Bentota River and the ocean. It's the island's watersports capital and a relaxing first or last stop near the airport, with mangrove boat safaris and a turtle hatchery nearby.
Things to see & do
- Jet-ski, windsurf, and banana-boat
- Bentota River and mangrove safari
- Visit a turtle hatchery
- Relax on the long beach
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