The number of foreign tourists arriving in Mirissa in the Matara district has risen sharply with the beginning of the tourist season, reports say.
Most foreign tourists to Mirissa come for whale watching. Foreign travelers are keen to enjoy the beauty of the beaches in Mirissa, Midigama and Weligama areas.
It has been reported that most tourists arrive from Germany, France, Russia, USA, England and other countries to Mirissa. As a result, the income from the tourism industry has also risen.
There is a growing demand for whale watching vessels, according to reports. Boats from Mirissa harbor can be chartered for whale and dolphin watching during the season. The whale watching season from the south runs from November to April / May.


