Mirissa is set in a small fishing village in the southern region of the country with beautiful scenery and tranquil atmosphere. Recently featured under the spot light for being one of the best whale watching destinations in the world, that offer wonderful sightings of Dolphins, Blue and Sperm Whales during December to month of April. Apart from that breathtaking beautiful views, blue waters, white waves lapping at the sandy beaches, great breaks for surfers is what Mirissa is known for. The crescent shaped beach boasts some of Sri Lanka’s best and most stunning sunrises which creep up from the horizon to greet you and back again on the other side to form a breathtaking and memorable sunset. Mirissa is a low-key, peaceful spot that was once limited to just backpackers but is now becoming a more popular destination as travelers seek out quieter alternatives in a tropical paradise which offers some of the best Sri Lanka vacations. It is the perfect place to sit back and relax as all the hotels and guest houses are set back from the beach, which was beneficial when the tsunami struck, giving the impression that you are on a deserted palm fringed island.