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Matara Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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Stilt Fisherman sri lanka
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Snake Farm Weligama (Traditional Farm)
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Lighthouse Dewundara
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Parrot Rock
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Discover the most popular places to stay in Matara, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Little Red House Chinese Food
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Asian cuisine
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LES CLEFS DU PARADIS - French Restaurant
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Avg. PKR3,565/person
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Popular Types of Attractions in Matara
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Exhibitions & events | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Matara
Polhena Beach | Wehelgoda Sri Maha Bhadra Kali Amman Dewalaya | hengalgoda Estate | Rukshan Yoga | Crocodile Watching Sri lanka | Edirisinghe Aqua Matara | Kushtarajagala | Udawala Ella | Nilwala garden - Godagama | W K Deni plantation | Sri Lanka Snake Farm weligama (main snake rescue center) | Catamaran fishing boats beach | Blue Whales Mirissa | Wilpita Wewa Main Dam | Olu Dola - Hulandawa, Akuressa | Miella Jumma Mohideen Mosque | Kottegoda Omer Mihilar Mosque | Alapaladeniya, Sri Vijitharamaya | Talalla Beach | Siri Wijayadhajharama | Uyanwatta Stadium | Ruwan Alla Raja Peella | Deniyaya Hindu Kovil | Deniyaya Tourist Information Centre | Kalu Diya Wala | Maramba Lake | Hulankanda View Point | Hiriketiya Beach | Public Library, Malimbada | Visit Sinharaja rainforest
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Popular Restaurants in Matara
Froggy Restaurant | Weligama Kitchen | LES CLEFS DU PARADIS - French Restaurant | The Shack | No. 1 Dewmini Roti Shop | Little Tuna | Nomad Cafe & Boutique | Coco Gate Mirissa | O Mirissa Cafe and Bistro | The Hummus Bar | Cutty Sark | Chill Place and Seafood | Frozen Ice Cream - Matara | Space Garden Restaurant & Cafe | Ourworld Wi Fi Cafe | Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant | Perfect View mirissa | Aura Beach Club By W15 | Turtle Bay Restaurant | Dulnetha Restaurant ( Shop / Cooking class / Pool ) | Weligama Tide | Smoke & Bitters | Mirissa Bay Resorts Restaurant | Tandoori Chicken Mirissa | Ceylon Curry House | Talalla Juices & Curry | Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant | Fujisan Restaurant | Hangtime Rooftop Restaurant | Breakpoint
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