Introducing Mirissa
Sleepy Mirissa, 4km southeast of Weligama on the Matara road, has a headland dividing its small fishing harbour from a beautiful curve of sandy beach with calm, clear waters. It’s a low-key, peaceful spot that was once the preserve of backpackers but is now becoming more popular as travellers seek out quieter alternatives to Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa. The tsunami caused much damage along the coast here.
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Most of the places to stay are on the beach. You’ll need to go to Matara for most services, although there are Internet and phone places, and small markets near the 149km marker.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Surf, culture, temples, etc 3 to 4 weeks in January
by Rod_B 04 September 2011
Hi Kincho, Regarding Matara.. It's a smallish , really busy ,city with all the inrastructure that you'd expect as a local centre…
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RE: Surf, culture, temples, etc 3 to 4 weeks in January
by Rod_B 03 September 2011
There is usually surf in Mirissa, depending of course on the winds, etc. Most of the beach just has breakers but there's an area getting…
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RE: Surf, culture, temples, etc 3 to 4 weeks in January
by kate147 03 September 2011
There is no surf in Mirissa and ther ereally is not much to do but chill. You may want to consider basing yourself in Galle and travelling…
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