Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 23
Talalla Beach (23 min)
Scenic inlet with a sandy shore & palm trees, plus guesthouses, basic resorts & quaint eateries. Midigama Beach (35 min)
Relaxed, palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Coconut Tree Hill (18 min)
Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. Point Dondra (18 min)
Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya වෙහෙරහේන පූර්වාරාම රජමහා විහාරය. (12 min)
Well-known temple on three acres featuring a huge statue of Buddha & tunnels filled with paintings. Madiha Beach (13 min) පරවි දූව විහාරස්ථානය - Paravi Duwa Temple (13 min)
Temple and buddhism Star Fort Matara (4 min)
Built in 1765 by the Dutch, this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara's history. Polhena Beach (11 min)
Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Taprobana (33 min) Matara Fort (7 min)
History and architecture Secret Beach Mirissa (26 min) Parrot Rock Bridge (19 min)
Elevated lookout atop a large rock, with views of Mirissa Beach surfers & Indian Ocean sunsets. Mirissa Beach (20 min)
Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Matara Beach (12 min)
In addition to its scenic views, this tranquil local beach features nearby eateries & a playground. | 
