Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 16
Point Dondra (27 min)
Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Matara Fort (34 min)
History and architecture Kudawella Beach (27 min)
Ocean inlet with a sandy shoreline & palm trees, plus charming, old-fashioned hotels & a restaurant. Tangalle Beach (25 min)
Golden sandy palm-fringed urban beach close with a natural swimming area & accommodation. Hummanaya Blow Hole (32 min)
Considered the second largest blowhole in the world, it shoots up water up to 30 meters high. Wewrukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya (6 min)
18th-century temple depicting the punishments of hell, plus statues & murals of the Buddha's life. Talalla Beach (15 min)
Scenic inlet with a sandy shore & palm trees, plus guesthouses, basic resorts & quaint eateries. Mulgirigala Raja Maha Viharaya (38 min)
Venerable Buddhist temple complex with cave shrines carved from rock & 18th-century murals. Star Fort Matara (35 min)
Built in 1765 by the Dutch, this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara's history. Turtle Watch Rekawa (41 min) Hiriketiya Beach (6 min)
Curved sandy strip popular for swimming & surfing, backed by coconut palms, bars & eateries. Polhena Beach (45 min)
Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Dickwella Beach (15 min)
Beach and park Goyambokka Beach (21 min)
Relaxed, sandy beach backed by palm trees & simple lodgings, plus shack bars offering loungers. Tangalle Beach (35 min) | 
