In order to understand whether to go to Mirissa or not, it is necessary to understand what is the place, and this is what we now will try to do. This village is located between the two cities of Veligam and Matara. The village is so small that there is no such own bus station here, there is only a small stop at which tourists are brought. Although it seems to be built by the railway branch, which was supposed to connect to Mirissa with Gale, and it seems like it was to finish it, but at the time of my stay there was only a bus. The most paradoxoval that Mirissa, as such did not exist before that moment, until this place was chosen by Beckpeckers (budget luxury lovers) and every year they became more and more, and seeing this enterprising Lankans began to develop infrastructure here. And the tourists have chosen this place. It is in Mirissa one of the most beautiful beaches on the whole island, plus compared to other places of recreation in Sri Lanka, there is a relatively calm ocean and not very strong trends. And if you walk to the western tip of the beach, which is covered by the bay, then so at all the excitement of water is imperceptible.
Rest in Mirissa exclusively relaxed-beach, that is, in addition to bathing in the sea and admirement by local beauties, there is nothing to do and nothing. The only excursion that is offered is to enter the ocean to see whales that live in local waters. Time this trip takes 4-6 hours, depending on how fast whales are found and it is 6000 rupees per person. Excursion, as those who agreed to such a long journey, still a little tedious, and whales have to be considered from afar, because Blue Whale, the animal is very grated and at the sight of a boat or boat tries to leave quickly on the depth, but the dolphins are not afraid of anything And they can be seen from close range and relatively long.
In addition to the search for whales, there is an opportunity to surf, but if there is a rental of equipment here, then the intelligent instructors are not found. Everywhere will have to learn, well, it is provided that you first got up onto the board.
With the nutrition and acquisition of products and essential products in Mirissa, there are no special problems in the village there is enough stores, cafes and restaurants. The menu in the latest typical Lankansky with a focus on seafood, which are caught right there. Very tasty, inexpensive and helpful. It is here that you can eat lobs, crabs and other maritime animals for very funny money.
Getting to Mirissa, as already wrote above, you can by bus, travel time from about 5 hours. If you book a hotel in advance, and it should be done in advance (I'll write a little below why), you can book a transfer directly from the airport. On average, the price of this service varies in the range from 80 to 110 dollars.
A little about accommodation. Mirissa, this is a completely young resort, and as a result, the number of hotels and guest houses is still relatively small, even though the construction is active. So the housing issues should be pumped in advance. Prices for rooms in guest houses make up 16-40 dollars per day, depending on the availability of air conditioning and other services, and in hotels from 50 and higher.
Do you go here with children? I do not know. Everyone should decide for himself. I probably would not go. Yet with medicine there are certain problems. Well, except if children are already more than 12, then then they will like it here.