Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 23
Talalla Beach (10 min)
Scenic inlet with a sandy shore & palm trees, plus guesthouses, basic resorts & quaint eateries. Uthpalawanna Sri Upulvan Devalaya (19 min) Tangalle Beach (34 min)
Golden sandy palm-fringed urban beach close with a natural swimming area & accommodation. Point Dondra (22 min)
Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Goyambokka Beach (31 min)
Relaxed, sandy beach backed by palm trees & simple lodgings, plus shack bars offering loungers. Hummanaya Blow Hole (41 min)
Considered the second largest blowhole in the world, it shoots up water up to 30 meters high. Matara Fort (28 min)
History and architecture Hiriketiya Beach (16 min)
Curved sandy strip popular for swimming & surfing, backed by coconut palms, bars & eateries. Star Fort Matara (29 min)
Built in 1765 by the Dutch, this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara's history. Coconut Tree Hill (46 min)
Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. පරවි දූව විහාරස්ථානය - Paravi Duwa Temple (27 min)
Temple and buddhism Wewrukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya (13 min)
18th-century temple depicting the punishments of hell, plus statues & murals of the Buddha's life. Matara Beach (27 min)
In addition to its scenic views, this tranquil local beach features nearby eateries & a playground. Polhena Beach (38 min)
Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya වෙහෙරහේන පූර්වාරාම රජමහා විහාරය. (23 min)
Well-known temple on three acres featuring a huge statue of Buddha & tunnels filled with paintings. | 
