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    Mirissa Beach

    2,742 Reviews
    #1 of 3 things to do in Mirissa
    Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Beaches
    Mirissa 81740, Sri Lanka
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    7-Night Private Tour of Sri Lanka
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    Whale Watching Mirissa - Whale Horizon
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    Feel Relaxed on the Mirissa Beach

    A beautiful beach very near Mirissa Beach! It was a gorgeous sunny day and I wish we had had time to spend more time there.

    Date of experience: February 2019
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    Date of experience: March 2019
    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Best relax on the beach

    we found big waves on our stay in Mirissa, but still it was so nice to jump in water, because it was so warm! the beach is spacious, not that overcrowed, a nice place for your lunches, dinners where they grill fresh fish right away,...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
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    Date of experience: March 2019
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    Worst beach we visited in Sri Lanka

    We visited around 8 different beaches in Sri Lanka and this was the worst . There were few bars along the seafront but many looked as if they had been knocked down . As soon as you came off the beach you are met with...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank Sam27388
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Excellent beach

    Excellent beach - very clean, despite the large number of food joints located on the beach. Very nice views of the sunset. There is one rock located inside the water at one end of the beach. It offers excellent views. I think that is called...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank KetanforTravel
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Clean and tidy. Good for swimming in the shallow.

    Nice and clean beach in central Mirissa. Good reastaurants located on the beachfront. Nice walking path all the way to coconut rock.

    Date of experience: March 2019
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    Date of experience: March 2019
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Great beach

    Great beach. Snorkeling on the left side of the bay. Good restaurants and good bars. Sea is warm and safe to swim in

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank LeeL770
    Reviewed 6 days ago
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    Date of experience: February 2019
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    JuaniJayne
    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 ?
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    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... More
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