What to see and do in Mirissa, Sri Lanka?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 28 days ago
TL;DR
Mirissa has multiple beaches (main, secret, black sand, turtle), iconic spots like Parrot Rock and Coconut Tree Hill, and a lively strip of beachfront cafes in the evenings.
What the community said
To the left of Parrot Rock you'll find beaches near Mirissa's two dive centers — easy to locate on Google Maps.
28 days ago Dive center beaches, Parrot Rock
Mirissa has several distinct beaches along its coastline: the main beach, a secret beach, a black sand beach, and a turtle beach — stretching several kilometres in total.
28 days ago Main, secret, black sand, turtle beach
Top Instagram spots in Mirissa: Parrot Rock, Coconut Tree Hill, and the lighthouse cape with a pool located behind the market.
28 days ago Parrot Rock, Coconut Tree Hill, lighthouse cape
In the evenings, a string of illuminated cafes lines the beachfront — a great spot for dinner with sea views.
28 days ago Beachfront evening cafes
Mirissa is well-placed for day trips: Weligama is 4 km away, Matara 18 km. For nightlife, head to Ahangama or Doctor House.
28 days ago Weligama (4 km), Matara (18 km), Ahangama, Doctor House