Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 24
Hummanaya Blow Hole (47 min)
Considered the second largest blowhole in the world, it shoots up water up to 30 meters high. Goyambokka Beach (36 min)
Relaxed, sandy beach backed by palm trees & simple lodgings, plus shack bars offering loungers. Coconut Tree Hill (37 min)
Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. Talalla Beach (15 min)
Scenic inlet with a sandy shore & palm trees, plus guesthouses, basic resorts & quaint eateries. Star Fort Matara (20 min)
Built in 1765 by the Dutch, this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara's history. Parrot Rock Bridge (38 min)
Elevated lookout atop a large rock, with views of Mirissa Beach surfers & Indian Ocean sunsets. Mirissa Beach (39 min)
Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Uthpalawanna Sri Upulvan Devalaya (9 min) Matara Fort (19 min)
History and architecture Matara Beach (18 min)
In addition to its scenic views, this tranquil local beach features nearby eateries & a playground. Polhena Beach (30 min)
Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya වෙහෙරහේන පූර්වාරාම රජමහා විහාරය. (18 min)
Well-known temple on three acres featuring a huge statue of Buddha & tunnels filled with paintings. Point Dondra (12 min)
Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Hiriketiya Beach (21 min)
Curved sandy strip popular for swimming & surfing, backed by coconut palms, bars & eateries. පරවි දූව විහාරස්ථානය - Paravi Duwa Temple (18 min)
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