Mirissa Beach
Mirissa Beach
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- Одиссей Х5 contributionsNice beach.Magnificent beach. This is the best thing here. The neighboring Veligvma beach is better for surfing; this beach is suitable for relaxation. Lots of nice cafes right on the beach. It’s especially nice to relax in the evening; there are tables on the beach.Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 24, 2024
- SandarMZagreb, Croatia163 contributionsThe perfect place to end a tour of Sri Lanka 👍🌴The perfect place to end a tour of Sri Lanka. find your restaurant and sunbeds, order a mango lassi and enjoy the beach. You can buy clothes, jewelry, glasses from small sellers (like in Rio de Janeiro 👍). Use the time for a massage on the beach. In the evening, in small restaurants, you can enjoy the fish caught that day with music and cocktails. I wish you wonderful days in Sri Lanka.Visited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten February 15, 2024
- Marta J36 contributionsLovely beachLovely beach with lots of bars and restaurants. It never felt too busy either ! Lots of dogs which we personally love. Something needs to be done about rubbish in sri lanka. No bins. No real waste management which is so so sad given the beauty and wildlife of this country.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 3, 2024
- Shug45West Lothian, United Kingdom152 contributionsFine sand and warm water. Beautiful.One of our favourite beaches in the whole of Asia. Beautiful, fine sand with warm clean water and good size waves. Lots of small bars and restaurants nearby. Our favourite is Oh la la (reviewed separately). Some people also surf nearby but I'm not a surfer so can't say if it's good for surfing or not.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 15, 2024
- Nimasha vithanageYatiyantota, Sri Lanka10 contributionsMirissa Goldan sandy beach is a nice beach for relaxationLooking at the Mirissa golden sandy Beach is a meditation to me. so calm place and definitely good place to relaxation. The best time to watch whales is the month of November to April.Visited April 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 30, 2024
- Maksim BLondon, United Kingdom3,446 contributionsOne of the best beaches I’ve been to! Perfect balance of everything!One of the best beaches I’ve ever been to. It has the perfect balance between nature, beach bars, entertainment, beach line. Practically perfect. Water is quite warm, proper waves that can literary destroy you if you like waves, it does not become too deep too quickly. The beach sand is beautiful and clean. The beach bars are there , with a good selection of them, without taking too much space and being medium priced. Not crowded, just the right amount of people. Simply excellent.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 9, 2024
- Aabith DazHomagama, Sri Lanka87 contributionsA Tourist Hotspot with Turquoise WatersMirissa Beach is a popular destination for tourists, renowned for its stunning turquoise waters and vibrant atmosphere. While it can be quite crowded during peak seasons, the beauty of the beach is undeniable. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and surfing. However, be prepared to pay a premium for food and drinks at the beachside restaurants, as they often cater to tourists and charge accordingly. Overall, Mirissa Beach offers a beautiful and enjoyable experience, but be mindful of the tourist crowds and higher prices.Visited August 2024Traveled with friendsWritten August 24, 2024
- S-HimakaraColombo, Sri Lanka852 contributionsThe best beach with plenty of activities, restaurants, good foods and etc!I visited Mirissa last December with my family and weather was really great. Had an amazing time with whale watching as well as beach time. Mirissa, a charming coastal town in southern Sri Lanka, is best visited between November and April when the weather is sunny and dry, making it ideal for enjoying its stunning beaches and vibrant marine life. The town experiences a tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round, but from May to October, the monsoon brings significant rainfall. During the dry season, visitors can indulge in whale-watching tours, relax on golden sands, and explore nearby attractions like the famous Secret Beach. Mirissa’s serene atmosphere and excellent weather make it a perfect destination for both relaxation and exciting marine adventures.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 8, 2024
- Dr.Prabodha Charuka LokugeColombo, Sri Lanka224 contributionsHave a many trails from Mirissa to other unique placesNice beach indeed only if you explore other nearest destinations . Experience turtle watching if possible. But should inquire early to reach One nice guy to escort for that call Sandaru 071 657 1715Visited August 2024Traveled soloWritten October 11, 2024
- Fardeeno ADhaka City, Bangladesh26 contributionsA must visit beach!The best beach in Sri Lanka, no one bothers you and the waves are superb. Plenty of tourists around so you will feel safe and comfortable. Don't pay for an expensive chair , walk along the beach and you can sit for free as long as you order drinksVisited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 14, 2024
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Robyn W
Melbourne, Australia288 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Mirissa beach is quite touristy but not in an unpleasant way. It’s a must do if you’re staying near by especially to sit with a drink as the sun sets to watch the last of the hopeful surfers and before you wander down past all the restaurants with their freshly caught fish on display. Stop at any restaurant, select your fish and they’ll cook it for you while you sip another drink.
Written January 7, 2020
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Sam Fox
Bristol, UK6 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We visited Mirissa for 10 days and visited 4 beaches, ate at several restaurants, swam with wild seat turtles, watched baby turtles hatching (by shear luck and coincidence) surfed, was taught yoga, had massages and met lovely people.
The beaches we visited were all beautiful to look at as you might expect. The main beach to the west was the largest and were we spotted the turtles. Perfect for lazy days and strolling along rather than using the road that runs parallel. It has an abundance of restaurants all selling fish (some fresher than others). At night is is quite noisy with every restaurant and bar trying to out do the other with trance/ dance music which kind of ruined the atmosphere for us a little. The smaller bays to the east are far more relaxed and just as beautiful with some lovely bars and hammocks. The music can still turn a little hectic but you can still find some chilled spots to drink and hang out.
There are some scenic spots to check out (perfect for intsergrammers) but if you like to go to them to see the beauty for what it is rather than take a picture of yourself in a “just stumbled across me like this pose” it can be a little annoying as they are everywhere!
On the whole its a great place to base yourself and check out the south coast of Sri Lanka.
Turtle Bar was one of our favourites to hang out at. The staff are super friendly and the food was the best of all the restaurants we ate at.
The beaches we visited were all beautiful to look at as you might expect. The main beach to the west was the largest and were we spotted the turtles. Perfect for lazy days and strolling along rather than using the road that runs parallel. It has an abundance of restaurants all selling fish (some fresher than others). At night is is quite noisy with every restaurant and bar trying to out do the other with trance/ dance music which kind of ruined the atmosphere for us a little. The smaller bays to the east are far more relaxed and just as beautiful with some lovely bars and hammocks. The music can still turn a little hectic but you can still find some chilled spots to drink and hang out.
There are some scenic spots to check out (perfect for intsergrammers) but if you like to go to them to see the beauty for what it is rather than take a picture of yourself in a “just stumbled across me like this pose” it can be a little annoying as they are everywhere!
On the whole its a great place to base yourself and check out the south coast of Sri Lanka.
Turtle Bar was one of our favourites to hang out at. The staff are super friendly and the food was the best of all the restaurants we ate at.
Written January 23, 2020
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@Veg Style Travel
London, UK96 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The main bay is lively with tourists but not too packed. We enjoyed playing in the choppy waves and then we strolled across the beach for sunset. We saw a wild monkey in the palm trees. There's lots of restaurants serving seafood. The ambience for dining is great, although our experience of food was not amazing but ok - you pay a premium for the setting.
Written February 11, 2020
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Jezz2544
79 contributions
Feb 2020
Despite being a very charming beach, it's almost impossible to find a shack, bar or restaurant with comfortable padded seating. Most have solid wood or plastic chairs without cushions. Also, the food is generally uninspiring, lacking imagination and limited menus, all much the same. Beer is reasonably priced but wine and spirits are extremely expensive.
Written March 10, 2020
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Kai Wah
Malaysia3,814 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We came here in the late afternoon stroll along the beach when it’s not too hot under scorching sun. This is a busy beach with a stretch of hotels and restaurants. Hence, it’s very crowded, but still a lovely place to hangout for late afternoon stroll; to enjoy the sea breeze; to play with the strong wave; to relax on the beach, etc. The sunset at the beach was lovely and we had an unforgettable time spent at the beach. There are other nearby attractions where is worth to check out are the Parrot Rock Bridge with lots of crow flying around and the Coconut Tree Hill for the breathtaking sunset view!!!
Written March 25, 2020
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oscnogbal
Frankfurt, Germany13 contributions
Jan 2020
This beach is very average beach. Full of tourist and nothing different from european beaches. If you want to have a more personal experience of Sri Lanka I recommend visiting less crowded beaches. There are tons of them. Mirissa beach is more for taking a walk at night or have a drink.
Written January 19, 2020
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Ben
United States13 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
A beautiful stretch of beach with some quite strong waves. Perfect for a romantic stroll at sunset and having a bite to eat in one of the many beach restaurants.
However beautiful this beach is during the day, in the evening the techno-terror starts. From early evening until early morning the beach is covered by the bum-bum and electronic drums of the local techno-beach club. The basses are hamming through every wall.
What a pity. One single dance club destroying this previously pristine location with its noise.
Sad to say that I will not return anymore.
However beautiful this beach is during the day, in the evening the techno-terror starts. From early evening until early morning the beach is covered by the bum-bum and electronic drums of the local techno-beach club. The basses are hamming through every wall.
What a pity. One single dance club destroying this previously pristine location with its noise.
Sad to say that I will not return anymore.
Written December 6, 2021
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M.F.
117 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The beach is nothing special. Many of annoying tourist who think that if they come to Sri Lanka everything is for themselves. They disturb and unrespect locals. Otherwise it Mirissa is a long beach nice to walk around. For swimming there might be some problems due to the huge waves. It is nice to go to secret or coconut island and spend a day in a different way. In my opinion i do not like techno and disco music from every bar at the beach what is probably quite normal due to the many tourist from Germany, Russia and Great Britain who came here just to party and drink. This is not for that nice nature beach. Better would be relax music, guitar and waves. That is enough for having a nice relax vacation.
The best thing on the beach are turtles who come at the evening and drop their 120-140 eggs in the sand. Amazing thing to see! In one evening we were able to see three of them! The best one was late at evening because at around 7pm people are annoying and with flashes they disturb the turtle to do what they need to. People should show a little respect to those animals.
So beach is mixture of everything. Perhaps it suits more to young population due to the loud bars.
The best thing on the beach are turtles who come at the evening and drop their 120-140 eggs in the sand. Amazing thing to see! In one evening we were able to see three of them! The best one was late at evening because at around 7pm people are annoying and with flashes they disturb the turtle to do what they need to. People should show a little respect to those animals.
So beach is mixture of everything. Perhaps it suits more to young population due to the loud bars.
Written February 13, 2020
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Kate J
Surrey, UK11 contributions
Jan 2020
We stayed here for three nights and were slightly disappointed we had booked our accommodation before arriving as we would have happily moved on sooner. The beach is very busy and quite hectic. It felt a bit like Magaluf which was not really the vibe we were after! Tangalle and Unawatuna were much nicer and very close by. The beach itself is pretty but is just a bit over developed and none of the restaurants we tried were very good for the price we paid.
Written February 17, 2020
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Paul B
Helston134 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Stunning beach with to die for sunrises and sunsets. It gets very busy at night, but what a fabulous atmosphere to soak up the warm tropical air!
A beautiful walk along the front will take you past the many restaurants and diners, and sun beds are readily available and free!
The service at restaurants can vary from incredibly poor to very good, depending on which one you choose, the busier ones are often poor service and waiters can just ignore you completely, so if you do stop for a drink, don't wait for them to come to you!
Prices are more expensive on the beach and can be unreasonable if you've got poor service. Beware of the surf during the day, it gets very high and very strong, small children would need supervising and even string swimmers need to be cautious!
A must visit when in mirrissa!
A beautiful walk along the front will take you past the many restaurants and diners, and sun beds are readily available and free!
The service at restaurants can vary from incredibly poor to very good, depending on which one you choose, the busier ones are often poor service and waiters can just ignore you completely, so if you do stop for a drink, don't wait for them to come to you!
Prices are more expensive on the beach and can be unreasonable if you've got poor service. Beware of the surf during the day, it gets very high and very strong, small children would need supervising and even string swimmers need to be cautious!
A must visit when in mirrissa!
Written January 9, 2020
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Any restaurant open
For tourist??
Written September 17, 2021
Mirissa, it is more happening with lots of nice shacks and night life. Bentota is a beautiful quite and serene place, I did not find much to do there in terms of night life.
Written May 9, 2020
Hi, It depends on mode of travel. Car, bus or train. But an average of 2 hours is about right.
Written July 20, 2019
We are travelling to the south beaches next week but have been told to stay on the east coast as it gets super windy down south at this time... Is it windy people!?
Written May 23, 2019
We had very little wind in the three days that we were in Mirissa. There is enough to make it surfer friendly, but it did not affect us on the shore at all. We can’t wait to go again.
Written May 25, 2019
bonjour
Mirissa est un bon plan pour le mois d’août Pas trop de pluie
quelles excursion proches de Mirissa,
mERCI
jOE
Written October 20, 2018
Whale watching is a great activity you can do from there.
Written October 21, 2018
I'm confused. I'm hoping to visit Mirissa beach for one week in mid January but I saw the video of the govt. bulldozers demolishing 21 beach bars and restaurants ; also recent comments from tourists advising to stay away as it's now just a dump.
And yet just recently, there are many Triip Adviser reviews of beach restaurants , as recently posted as this week, even today , stating how great all the beach bars and restaurants are ?
The restaurants web sites are all posting opening times etc . So are the beach bars and restaurants back in business and can you hire sun loungers and lie on the beach in
comfort , as before . I've put my whole trip to SL on hold as a return to Mirissa was the
main reason for this 2nd trip ,it was SO good.
PLEASE , someone must know the state of play . Has anyone been there recently ?
Written October 3, 2018
Hi,
I’ve just come back from Mirissa! The nightlife has picked up and there is a party at a different bar every night. Also there are lots of bars and restaurants if you want a quiet night. I’m not sure what it was like before but it was beautiful and enough for me. Each night a different bar on the beach has a big party! Very friendly and lots of fun
Written December 20, 2018
When we went there were lots of dogs. Depends how good yours is with others. We found there were a lot of dogs that appeared to be stray but one of the cafe owners said they are all owned, it’s just people let them roam.
Written July 20, 2018
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