Whales, adventures and local life in Mirissa
Mirissa in Sri Lanka has most recently become popular for whale and dolphin watching, however has much more to offer travelers looking for adventure and a taste of the local life.
Mirissa is situated in the South Coast, and is very famous for beaches, and coastlines on the island. If someone wants to take a little break while he/she is traveling, Mirissa is a cool spot to just relax and explore. Here are the top highlights of Mirissa;
- Watching the Whales & Dolphins
Mirissa is a great spot for the whale watching in Sri Lanka. And many travelers plan the side trip to watch the whales and dolphins while they are traveling in South Coast of Sri Lanka. December to April are the best months for going to see the whales and dolphins in the South Coast. You can see blue whales, bryde’s whales, sperm whales, fin whales, common dolphins, bottle-nose dolphins, spinner dolphins, risso’s dolphins, striped dolphins and also sometimes you can see turtles and various fish species.
- Watersports adventure
In addition to whale and dolphin watching, Mirissa presents many water sports activities for the travelers. Such as boat fishing, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, river boarding and cruising, and boat tours.
- Visit the small fishing house
Mirissa is close to visit the small fishing house and local fish market in Weligama (4kms). Being a key location around Mirissa, Weligama is a small fishing town and railway hub. Hence you can see fisherman’s activities like dragging their boats up on shore or selling their fish in their small fish shops (boards) and you can buy fresh fish from them.
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- See the local agricultural sights
If you want to observe about local villages and see some activities like cultivation and other related activities which are done as an occupation, Mirissa is a great location to experience this environment. Take a simple walk across the road and most of the time you will meet some local children and or see people who are engaging in their daily jobs.
- Relax at the Spa or take an Ayurvedic treatment
There are many spas around the Mirissa where you can get an Ayurvedic massage, oil treatment, and other therapies if you want to be relaxed or take a gorgeous experience. Furthermore, you can learn how these treatments are done and many details about the local ayurveda.
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