Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 21
Mirissa Beach (15 min)
Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Star Fort Matara (6 min)
Built in 1765 by the Dutch, this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara's history. පරවි දූව විහාරස්ථානය - Paravi Duwa Temple (8 min)
Temple and buddhism Parrot Rock Bridge (14 min)
Elevated lookout atop a large rock, with views of Mirissa Beach surfers & Indian Ocean sunsets. Midigama Beach (30 min)
Relaxed, palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Secret Beach Mirissa (21 min) Matara Fort (7 min)
History and architecture Coconut Tree Hill (13 min)
Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. Point Dondra (20 min)
Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Talalla Beach (25 min)
Scenic inlet with a sandy shore & palm trees, plus guesthouses, basic resorts & quaint eateries. Polhena Beach (18 min)
Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Sri Lankan Snake Farm (25 min) Taprobana (28 min) Matara Beach (8 min)
In addition to its scenic views, this tranquil local beach features nearby eateries & a playground. Madiha Beach (7 min) | 
