Explore Mirissa-Sri Lanka

Sleepy Mirissa, 4km southeast of Weligama on the Matara road, has a headland
dividing its small fishing harbour from a beautiful curve of sandy beach with calm,clear waters. It’s a low-key, peaceful spot
that was once the preserve of backpackers
but is now becoming more popular as travellers seek out quieter alternatives
to Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa. The tsunami caused much damage along the coast
here.
Most of the places to stay are on the beach. You’ll need to go to Matara for most
services, although there are Internet and phone places, and small markets near the
149km marker.
Sights & Activities The water at Mirissa is clear and excellent
for snorkelling. The best stretch is at the west end of the bay, along the jagged
coastline, where there are many fish. The south side of the bay yields flat-bottom
coral and, sometimes, sea turtles. Surfing is also good at the west end of the bay. Ask
your guesthouse or hotel if it has gear that
you can rent.
The rocky outcrop to the east of the bay, Parrot Rock, is the perfect place to watch the
sunset, and it’s also a popular fishing spot.There are pleasant walks around Mirissa.
One heads up a steep series of steps from the main road to the small Kandavahari temple,
while the headland is a good spot to view
Weligama Bay. 
About 6km inland there’s a snake farm with an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Ask your guesthouse how to get there.Some guesthouses organise boat trips on
a lake that’s about 2km inland.