Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 23
Polhena Beach (16 min)
Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. පරවි දූව විහාරස්ථානය - Paravi Duwa Temple (6 min)
Temple and buddhism Midigama Beach (40 min)
Relaxed, palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Mirissa Beach (26 min)
Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Matara Beach (6 min)
In addition to its scenic views, this tranquil local beach features nearby eateries & a playground. Lakshawaththa Beach (5 min) Point Dondra (12 min)
Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Hummanaya Blow Hole (1 hr)
Considered the second largest blowhole in the world, it shoots up water up to 30 meters high. Star Fort Matara (7 min)
Built in 1765 by the Dutch, this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara's history. Coconut Tree Hill (24 min)
Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya වෙහෙරහේන පූර්වාරාම රජමහා විහාරය. (17 min)
Well-known temple on three acres featuring a huge statue of Buddha & tunnels filled with paintings. Parrot Rock Bridge (25 min)
Elevated lookout atop a large rock, with views of Mirissa Beach surfers & Indian Ocean sunsets. Matara Fort (6 min)
History and architecture Talalla Beach (17 min)
Scenic inlet with a sandy shore & palm trees, plus guesthouses, basic resorts & quaint eateries. Taprobana (39 min) | 
