Mirissa is situated on the south coast of Sri Lanka in the Matara District. It is a fishing port and one of the island's main whale and dolphin watching locations. Sri Lanka’s best and most stunning sunsets and sunrises could be witnessed on this small tropical sandy beach, The best and only boutique hotel on the southern beach of the country is also found here. It is a popular tourist destination due to its beach and night life activities. This area was badly affected during the 2004 tsunami.
Mirissa
Mirissa is situated on the south coast
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