The south coast bay that delivers blue whales, sperm whales, and spinner dolphin super-pods between November and April in waters that are among the most biodiverse cetacean environments in the Indian Ocean – and then relaxes into one of the most naturally beautiful and unhurried beach towns on the southern shore for the rest of the season. Mirissa’s horseshoe bay, Coconut Tree Hill headland, and easygoing beachside character make it one of the south coast’s most rewarding stops in any month.