Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 31
Mirissa Beach (3 min) Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Point Dondra (33 min) Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Sri Lankan Snake Farm (17 min) Midigama Beach (15 min) Relaxed, palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Polhena Beach (15 min) Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum (28 min) Simple home of a Sri Lankan author with displays on Buddhist culture, set in tree-dotted grounds. Koggala Beach (28 min) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Coconut Tree Hill (17 min) Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. Koggala Lake (35 min) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Parrot Rock Bridge (6 min) Elevated lookout atop a large rock, with views of Mirissa Beach surfers & Indian Ocean sunsets. Stilt Fisherman (25 min) Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. Taprobana (14 min) Secret Beach Mirissa (6 min) Weligama Bay (12 min) A popular destination for surfing, this expansive bay features sandy beaches & picturesque views. |