Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Weligama is on the Colombo-Matara train line; destinations include Colombo (2nd/3rd
class Rs 220/120, four hours), Galle (Rs 60/30, one hour) and Matara (Rs 30/15, 30
minutes). There are seven to 12 trains daily between Galle and Matara.
Mirissa
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Crack open a coconut, slip into a hammock and rock gently in the breeze, allowing the
hours, days and even weeks to slip calmly by. Welcome to Mirissa, which is 4km southeast
of Weligama, and is another quickly developing crescent of beach.
Modest guesthouses abound and there are a string of simple cafes along the sand that
seem to come and go with the tides. So far the government has stopped the kinds of sand-
encroaching construction as seen at Unawatuna, but only time will tell as visitor numbers
just keep growing.
You'll need to go to Weligama or Matara for most services, although there are internet
and phone places, and small markets near the 149km marker.
Sights & Activities
The west end of Mirissa's beach is the nicest and is separated from the main road by
streets lined with guesthouses. As the sand curves gently around to the east, it meets up
with the roar of the Galle-Matara road. However, there is also a much-photographed tiny
peninsula of sand at this end which juts out to a tiny island you can walk to at low tide.
There are some pleasant walks. One heads up a steep series of steps from the main road
to the small Kandavahari temple , while the headland is a good spot to view Weligama
Bay. Mirissa Harbour , across the peninsula from the west end of the beach, is always
buzzing with boats.
The one very popular activity is a whale-watching boat trip.
Secret Root Spa SPA
( 077 329 4332; www.secretroot.yolasite.com ;off Galle-Matara Rd;massage Rs 2500 per hr)
 
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