Mirissa - Sri Lanka Travel & Accommodation Guide Another destination for independent travelers and surfers on Sri Lanka's South Coast is Mirissa. A small fishing village with a beautiful beach and excellent surf points. While the main focus in Mirissa is the beach, it is a good starting point for excursions, especially to the Yala National Park. A short distance to the interior you can find rubber and coconut plantations, ancient temples and spice gardens. Another highlight is the traditional Devil Dance, a Southern Sri Lankan special. Known for its healing powers, Devil Dancers are invited to help speeding up the recovery process of illnesses. A great thing to watch and/or even participate. Mirissa has a lot of small charming restaurants, most of them directly on the beach. Fresh seafood, traditional Sri Lankan meals and international specialties are available at reasonable prices. The accommodation offers in Mirissa range from friendly, family run guesthouses to small, boutique style hotels. To look for other Sri Lanka hotels or guesthouses click here... For more travel and background information on Sri Lanka, read our Sri Lanka guide and the travel tips, helping you to make the most out of your holiday in Sri Lanka. Mirissa Hotels Mirissa Restaurants Mirissa Activities Mirissa Pictures Mirissa - Sri Lanka Activities While he main focuses in Mirissa is on beach life and surfing, many interesting places to visit are close by. Tea- and rubber plantations, the market town of Matara and the Yala National Park with its exciting wildlife are just some examples to choose from.

 Mirissa Surfing Mirissa is known as one of the major surf points in Sri Lanka. Compared to Hikkaduwa surfing is still fun without real lineups and consistent waves. Best times for surfing in Mirissa is from October - March. Yala National Park Yala Nationa Park is one of the best parks in the world to observe and photograph leopards in the wild. With it considerable size, the terrain of the national park is varied from flat plains to rocky outcrops. Koggala is more popular for its scenic river and the lake scattered with islets including the legendary Madol Doova ( mangrove islet), which has become famous by the book written by the internationally renowned Martin Wickramasinghe. An ideal surrounding for bird watching, boat trips and canoeing. Galle Fort, You can spend hours exploring the famous Dutch Fort, go shopping at one of the oldest markets of Sri Lanka and the modern shopping complexes or you can enjoy the feeling of "the good old times" at one of the colonial-style hotels and restaurants