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Mirissa,
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Crescent beach, blue whales offshore.

Mirissa is the south coast's most photogenic beach — a wide crescent of sand framed by coconut palms, with blue and sperm whales feeding kilometres offshore from December to April.

Best time: December to April. Duration: 2 nights.

See our full Mirissa destination page for hotels, experiences and a sample itinerary.