Beach
Mirissa
South Coast
A palm-fringed crescent bay famous for blue-whale watching and golden-hour beach bars.
View detailsA long-established beach hub where you can snorkel over the coral sanctuary, meet sea turtles grazing in the shallows, and catch reliable surf — all with a buzzing café and nightlife strip.
Things to see & do
- Snorkel the coral sanctuary
- See sea turtles up close
- Surf the reef breaks
- Visit the turtle hatchery
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