Coast · Southern Province
Mirissa
A curve of palm-backed sand built for slow, whale-watching mornings.
The feeling
Boats leave before six for blue whales working the deep water offshore; by nine the beach has settled into hammocks and long breakfasts. Coconut Tree Hill catches the last of the light.
A curve of palm-backed sand built for slow, whale-watching mornings.
At a glance
Character
Coast
Coordinates
05° 57′ N · 80° 28′ E
Best time
Dec–Apr, whale season
On our routes
1 package pass through here
Things to see
while you're here.
- Dawn whale-watching boats (Dec–Apr)
- Coconut Tree Hill at sunset
- Fresh catch on the beach grills after dark
A closer look.
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