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The picture-postcard beach of Mirissa is framed by overhanging palms that scatter their fringed shadows on the soft ocean-washed sand. This is a haven for sun seekers looking for a beautiful tropical beach with an easygoing ambiance. To the west of the bay is a rocky headland that separates the beach from the harbour whilst to the east is an rocky islet around which you can snorkel and swim. Mirissa’s waves are popular with experienced surfers and body boarders, and the bay is dotted with an increasing number of restaurants and bars. From Mirissa Harbour boats head out on whale and dolphin watching voyages (November to April), deep sea fishing and sailing whilst inland is a picturesque scene of paddy fields, coconut palms, pretty villages and cinnamon plantations. Just five kilometres west of Mirissa is the wide bay of Weligama – a popular beginners surfing beach, with plenty of tuition and board hire available – and the southern metropolis of Matara with its two Dutch-era forts. Both Weligama and Matara are equipped with banks, ATMs, pharmacies and supermarkets.
Sri Lanka » South Coast » Mirissa
Sri Lanka » South Coast » Mirissa
Sri Lanka » South Coast » Mirissa
Sri Lanka » South Coast » Mirissa
Having bedrooms all of equal size, presentation and décor means there’s no reason to squabble over a master suite, and each has a trundle bed for sleeping extra kids. Bathrooms are partly open to the bedrooms and the built-in tubs have super sea views. The only TV and DVD player is located in the ground floor bedroom (could be moved if needed), and wildlife handbooks and binoculars are provided in the living room for nature lovers.
An advantage of booking the two Talaramba Reef villas together is that they make an excellent event venue (although, for large numbers, a professional organiser would be required).
With breakfast and afternoon tea (from a local tea plantation which welcomes visitors) and cake included in the rate, we felt that Villa Sulanga offered excellent value for money.
Sri Lanka » South Coast » Mirissa
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