Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 25
Taprobana (40 min) Coconut Tree Hill (25 min)
Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. Star Fort Matara (8 min)
Built in 1765 by the Dutch, this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara's history. Matara Fort (7 min)
History and architecture Point Dondra (8 min)
Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Mirissa Beach (27 min)
Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Talalla Beach (14 min)
Scenic inlet with a sandy shore & palm trees, plus guesthouses, basic resorts & quaint eateries. Hummanaya Blow Hole (57 min)
Considered the second largest blowhole in the world, it shoots up water up to 30 meters high. Polhena Beach (18 min)
Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Lakshawaththa Beach (8 min) Hiriketiya Beach (31 min)
Curved sandy strip popular for swimming & surfing, backed by coconut palms, bars & eateries. Matara Beach (6 min)
In addition to its scenic views, this tranquil local beach features nearby eateries & a playground. Parrot Rock Bridge (26 min)
Elevated lookout atop a large rock, with views of Mirissa Beach surfers & Indian Ocean sunsets. පරවි දූව විහාරස්ථානය - Paravi Duwa Temple (6 min)
Temple and buddhism Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya වෙහෙරහේන පූර්වාරාම රජමහා විහාරය. (6 min)
Well-known temple on three acres featuring a huge statue of Buddha & tunnels filled with paintings. | 
