Mirissa is a coastal town in the South of Sri Lanka and the recent years have sen it evolve into a popular tourist hub. Which has seen a large number of hotels coming up in Mirissa. Hotels, villas and home stay options have been sought after by tourists. One of the highly noted hotels in Mirissa by past visitors is Sri Sharavi Beach Villas. Over looking the greaqt Indian Ocean the villas are tastefully designed however there is a perfect blend of true Sri Lankan style in them. Lcated in Mirissa , it allows visitors to engage in water sports , take on whale watching tours or simply just enjoy the beach..
Mirissa in the recent years has become a hub for whale watching. This is a perfect location to observe Blue Whales , Bryde’s Whales, Sperm Whales , Fin Whales and sometimes Killer Whales can be spotted on these tours. Dolphins can also be see on these tours such as the Bottlenose Dolphin , Common Dolphins and many more as well as other marine creatures such as turtles and fish. The whale watching season commences in November and ends in April.
Mirissa also has some impressive dive points in and around its vicinity. These diving spots are ideal to observe the under water creatures. Some of the sites in and around the vicinity include, Mirissa point, Patch Point among others.
Being a major fishing village the fisheries harbor in Mirissa plays a vital role in the daily lives of people.
Another interesting activities in Mirissa to experience would be to get your hands on some local cookery classes , hosted by Madu Guest house twice daily.
There are a large number of bars , pubs and eateries in the region and the night life scene in the area is quite popular. Large number of young tourist patronise the area.
The world Heritage city of Galle is not too far from Mirissa. The fort is a must visit when in the South of Sri Lanka. The numerous cafes , galleries and the walk on the rampart walls add to the experience.
Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world. Google+
