Amanda Resort is the one of the best place to speand a vacation in mirissa. it's easy access and few minutes away from mirissa beach. Mirissa is a well know surf spot situated in the district of Matara in close proximity to Weligama. The specialty about Mirissa is that its waves are hardly affected by onshore wind due to the point being located in between rocks and a hill.
When surfing is not up, Mirissa is good for snorkeling, fishing and one of the best places to go Dolphin and whales watching.
Whale Watching Mirissa has been most popular attraction among the tourists who visit sri lanka. you may see mainly blue whale,hump back whale and spinner dolphins near Mirissa Sea Area.
Sinharaja Forest Reserve is a national park and a biodiversity hotspot in Sri Lanka. It is of international significance and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Which you can reach within 2 -3 hours of travel from Mirissa.