Discover the tropical paradise of Mirissa, where golden sands meet turquoise waters. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, savor fresh seafood, and unwind in beachside bliss. From whale watching to serene sunsets, Mirissa offers an unforgettable escape on Sri Lanka's picturesque southern coast.
Mirissa, uma praia pitoresca em forma de baía na faixa costeira sul do Sri Lanka, está localizada a 146 km ao sul de Colombo. Mirissa pode ser alcançada pela estrada Colombo-Galle-Hambantota, bem como pela ferrovia costeira sul Colombo-Galle-Matara. A poucos quilômetros além da bela praia de Weligama, quase escondida entre os densos coqueirais que margeiam a baía, encontra-se a encantadora praia de Mirissa. É uma praia ideal para nadar, praticar snorkeling, pesca esportiva, caiaque no mar, passeios de barco pela baía e outros esportes aquáticos.
Baleias-azuis: Mirissa oferece a oportunidade de observar uma das atrações marinhas mais emocionantes das belas praias do Sri Lanka: as baleias-azuis. Durante o período de dezembro a abril, em um passeio de barco de cerca de 6 horas, as baleias-azuis podem ser avistadas a poucos quilômetros mar adentro, próximo a Mirissa.
Vila de Mirissa: Mirissa, com sua baía e porto de pesca, era simplesmente uma vila de pescadores que recebia os visitantes de uma forma que fazia parecer uma praia privada perfeita para momentos de tranquilidade. Isso foi até ser descoberta por outras pessoas. Hoje, Mirissa é uma vila em desenvolvimento.
Matara is a city on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, 160 km from Colombo. It is one of the largest cities in Sri Lanka. The town contains many remnants of Sri Lanka is colonial past and is divided by the island?s third longest river, the Nilwala Ganga, Blue River a beautiful, wide expanse of water that splits the old town from the new.
In 16th and 18th centuries Matara was ruled by Portuguese and Dutch respectively. The culture and architecture can be still seen in the area. The popular Light house in point Dondra was built by Dutch and it is considered as one of the most beautiful and oldest light houses in Sri Lanka.
Matara is a city on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, 160 km from Colombo. It is one of the largest cities in Sri Lanka. The town contains many remnants of Sri Lanka?s colonial past and is divided by the island?s third longest river, the Nilwala Ganga, Blue River a beautiful, wide expanse of water that splits the old town from the new.
In 16th and 18th centuries Matara was ruled by Portuguese and Dutch respectively. The culture and architecture can be still seen in the area. The popular Light house in point Dondra was built by Dutch and it is considered as one of the most beautiful and oldest light houses in Sri Lanka.
About Southern Province
The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle, Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.
Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.
