Often considered the main reason most travellers vacation in the area in the first place, breathtaking Mirissa Beach is perhaps the region's finest natural attribute. Stretching on for what appears to be miles, the white, sandy beach, surrounded by palm trees, is one of the most pristine coastal hotspots on the island. In spite of its popularity among locals and tourists, the beach has retained its natural splendour and is also the most accessible beach in the area.