Category Archives: Mirissa
A Surfer’s Map to Finding the Best Surf Breaks in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is gifted with some of the finest beaches in South Asia, which are perfect for many water sport activities, one of them...
A Solo Guide for Travelling Around Sri Lanka on a Budget
Sri Lanka is an ideal holiday destination for travellers on a budget, especially if you decide to fully immerse yourself in its culture. A solo sojourn to the country...
Sailing Tour of the Sri Lankan Southern Coast
If you’ve been considering a holiday in Sri Lanka, you’ve probably imagined chilled beach holidays, immersive cultural experiences, or tours through ancient ruins...
EXPLORE THE SOUTH COAST of Sri Lanka IN A DAY
Sri Lanka is a holiday destination that appeals to lovers of history, culture and natural wildlife, but it is probably best known for its amazing beach life...
A Solo Guide to Beach Hopping in Sri Lanka
There are plenty of reasons to holiday in Sri Lanka, including its rich history, unique culture and abundance of wildlife – but no itinerary would be...
Feeling Adventurous? Try These Things in Sri Lanka
From adrenaline-fuelled water sports to stunning hiking trails, Sri Lanka is waiting for you with its next adventure. The country is home to some of...
A Guide to your Wellness Retreat in Sri Lanka With your Pals
The grind of our everyday lives can take a major toll on our bodies. From the moment we wake up, for most of us it’s go, go, go. The daily commute...
A Ceylon Tea Adventure with your Family
While touring through the stunning island nation of Sri Lanka, you might want to experience the nation’s most treasured export: tea! From the undulating...
Destination Wedding In Sri Lanka? Here Are Our Favourite Places
The small island of Sri Lanka is a lovers’ paradise, frequented by honeymooners and soon to be married couples. If you’ve just gotten engaged...
Things to do in Sri Lanka for your Honeymoon
Choosing the perfect place to match different vacation-personalities can be a tough call to make in general, but this is especially the case when choosing a...
A First-Timer’s Guide to Using Public Transport in Sri Lanka
Taking public transport in any country is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint (especially after you’ve taken an international flight...
Romantic Ceylon Tea Adventures
Sri Lanka is a great holiday destination for companionable adventures, family vacations and of course, romantic getaways. From beachside retreats...
A Solo Traveller’s Guide to Exploring the Land of Ceylon Tea
From the moment you land on this beautiful island nation to the moment you leave, you’re going to be drinking tea, tea, tea! Sri Lankans...
5 Fun Things To Do With Your Kids In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a treasure trove of adventure. The tropical wonderland found in the Indian Ocean has everything you’d want in a holiday...
5 Fun Experiences For A First Time Traveller To Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a backpackers’ paradise; the size of the country makes it very easy to traverse through the different regions. If you’re visiting the island...
Eat, Pray, Love In Sri Lanka
Eat, Pray, Love has become a sort of cult philosophy after Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel (and later the movie with Julia Roberts) with the same title. The main...
Travelling Solo? A Girl’s Guide to Travelling in Sri Lanka
It’s definitely no secret that Sri Lanka is a backpacker’s paradise. The island’s small size along with its wide variety of activities on offer makes...
Popular Places to Visit on your Solo Backpacking Trip to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is dotted with so many interesting cities and towns that guarantee a unique experience every time you visit. If this is your first time to the island,..
The Southern Coast’s Guide On Fun Date Ideas
Sri Lanka is undoubtedly one of the most romantic places in the world, and nowhere is this more apparent than on its southern coast...
Surfing With Kids? Here Are The Best Surfing Spots In Sri Lanka
Over the years, Sri Lanka has solidified its position as an ‘it’ surfing destination. Palm-fringed golden beaches wrap around the island, which is...
WONDERING WHERE TO SURF ON THE WEST COAST of Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is undoubtedly a tropical paradise; golden sandy beaches with tall swaying coconut trees wrap around the whole island which is encircled by gorgeous...
WHALE WATCHING WITH FRIENDS in Sri Lanka? HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Gather your girl gang or the boys for an exciting day out in the big blue. Set sail on a private yacht or a boat ride in search of the giants of the sea, like whales, dolphins
5 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR WHALE WATCHING TRIP in Sri Lanka
To witness the splendour of the blue whale, the world's largest animal to have ever lived seems a mere dream for most of us and is usually considered an...
Whale Watching
One of the most incredible things about Sri Lanka is that this small island is home to two of the world’s largest animals: whale and elephants. Mirissa is...
Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay is a wonderful snorkelling site and as its name suggests, it’s a great place to potentially spot a few turtles. There are seven species of turtles...
Surf Breaks
One of the things Sri Lanka is most famous for is its surfing waves, and Mirissa is certainly a great surfing location. Situated on the south coast of the island...
Secret Beach
Secret Beach Mirissa, is a small hidden beach with a bay area just around the corner of the town’s main beach, Mirissa Beach. Although Secret Beach is no...
Parrot Rock
Parrot Rock is a small rocky outcrop off the coast of Mirissa Beach. Parrot Rock is a popular attraction as you can get a wonderful view of the palm tree...
Coconut Tree Hill
Just a 15-minute walk from Mirissa Beach you will find Coconut Tree Hill, a small coconut tree far atop a hillock. The hill has perhaps become the most instagrammed..
Raining in Mirissa? Here are some romantic things you can do
Located in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka, Mirissa is a small town 150 km south of Colombo. With clean pristine beaches, breathtaking sunsets...
Watersports That Are Safe And Fun For Children
Being a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is an excellent place for watersports. Although many parents may-understandably- be wary of their...