Best Places to Visit in Southern province - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

 Attractive Places to visit in Southern Province - Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 

01-Whale watching Spot - Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Watching whales and dolphins in Mirissa is one of the most exciting water activities you can do while on vacation in Sri Lanka. The biggest animals in the world are sometimes spotted blue whales and Mirissa is Sri Lanka's best location for whale and dolphin watching tour. 

When is the Best Time 

The season of whale watching begins in November to the end of April. The very best months for blue whale sightings are in March and April. In the morning the sea is calm and in the afternoon it is hot. Around 6 and latest 7 in the morning the whale watching tours start very early. Whales can be seen from May to October, but less in number and the sea may be rough. Anyway, booking is possible at low season, give them a call view days in advance. Be aware May, and June is also the worst time of the monsoon. The probability of sightings is 90 percent during the peak season. We went there a couple of times in January and saw one blue whale. We've been told they spot up to eight in one day, sometimes. The good choice is Trincomalee with best sightings in August and September from June through October.

 Quick Data on the Whales 

• Status: In endangered 
• 99 per cent of all blue whales were killed during the whaling time 
• Estimated population of 10-20,000 
• On average, females of the same age are around 24-30 meters/80-100 feet long 
• Average weight: 100 to 140 tons and more 
• Lifespan of some 80 years 
• They feed mainly on krill 
• They usually swim alone, or in pairs, sometimes in small groups 
• A baby blue whale already weighs around 3 tons 

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02- Coconut Tree Hill

ABOUT COCONUT TREE HILL

Coconut Tree Hill is one of the interesting and rare places to visit in Mirissa. This place is situated at the end of Mirissa beach and is fully covered with palm trees.

It is one of those attractions in Mirissa, nice to take pictures of all the stunning tall palms overlooking the ocean. At this place you can also enjoy a well-deserved coconut to add an extra memorable aspect to your

Location: Mirissa, Sri Lanka.

Timings: Open for 24 hours.

Price: No entry cost.

Best Time to Visit: Being near to the main beach; reaching this place is suggested early in the morning or before sunset.

Distance from Mirissa: Take a short walk from Mirissa beach to reach this location. It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to walk along the beach to reach this lovely place.

WHAT TO Go

You are required at Coconut Tree Hill to make some friends. But the fuzzy, fluffy and welcoming kind, not just the human kind! Numerous stray dogs are roaming around Coconut Tree Hill only waiting for someone to catch a sunrise with.

The proximity to Parrot Rock also makes this destination perfect, as both locations can be easily explored on the same morning. Parrot Rock can easily be seen from Coconut Tree Hill and vice-versa.

We experienced a beautiful sunrise at Coconut Tree Hill. We woke up about 5:30-5:45am and saw but we were about to see another couple setting up for the sunrise. A cute little buddy decided to come along for the ride, and we were soaking in some rays our new-found friend. Surfers caught some waves nearby in the morning, since Mirissa is also a popular surf hotspot

03- Tangalle Beach

Tangalle Beach is the ideal place to take a quiet and relaxing holiday. The stunning beach with white sand will give you the true vibes of a tropical paradise. For kilometers the white sands proceed along a stretch of bays and beaches on both the north and the south sides.

Originally, Tallanga was a fishing village that suffered greatly during the 2004 tsunami, and has since been rebuilding. Though there are very beautiful beaches and bays here, but it doesn't draw too many visitors, making it a great quiet getaway.

The beach features some of the sunset's breathtaking views. Although the water is deep blue and beautiful, it is not ideal to swim at Tangalle Beach as the tides can be very rough and it can be quite risky. The small bay with a sheltered reef, is one of the locations you definitely should visit. The reef captures the larger waves, and behaves like a natural whirlpool.The soft sands of the beach also make it an ideal spot for a nice morning run.

Restaurants and cafés are lying in large numbers along the Tangalle beach and you can enjoy a bite or a drink while at the beach. Tangalle beach is brimming with tourism potential and may well be a part of future Sri Lankan tourism.

The best time to visit Tangalle Beach

The best time to visit Tangalle Beach is from November to April, during the winter months. During this time the beach is in the height of its glory. During the summer months of May to October you can also visit this beach, which is when the beach is very quiet as not many people visit this place during off season, although at this time the sea could be in harsh conditions.

Things Do in Tanaglle Beach

There are many things you can do in Sri Lanka's Tangalle Beach. There are plenty of attractions worth visiting in and around Tangalle. Here we've gathered a couple of tourist attraction spots near Tangalle Beach that you might be interested in. Let's take a look.