A palm-topped headland jutting into the sea at Mirissa, one of the most photographed spots on the south coast.

Overview

Coconut Tree Hill is a small lateritic headland at the eastern end of Mirissa, its crown densely planted with tall coconut palms that lean over the Indian Ocean on three sides. A short walk from the beach leads up to the grassy point, where the palms, the sea and the curving coastline make it one of Sri Lanka's most Instagrammed viewpoints. It is best enjoyed at sunrise or in the late afternoon when the light is soft and the crowds are smaller.

History

The headland was planted with coconut palms as part of the coastal plantation economy and long remained a quiet local landmark, before social media turned it into one of the south coast's most popular photo stops in the 2010s.