Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 19
Mirissa Beach (38 min.) Popular beach home to many seafood restaurants best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Coconut Tree Hill (36 min.) Matara Beach (17 min.) In addition to its scenic views this tranquil local beach features nearby eateries & a playground. Parrot Rock Bridge (37 min.) Wewrukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya (15 min.) Temple Goyambokka Beach (33 min.) Beach Hummanaya Blow Hole (42 min.) Considered the second largest blowhole in the world it shoots up water up to 30 meters high. Uthpalawanna Sri Upulvan Devalaya (8 min.) Temple Matara Fort (18 min.) History Polhena Beach (28 min.) Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Bambaranda (15 min) Talalla Beach (3 min) Scenic inlet with a sandy shore & palm trees plus guesthouses basic resorts & quaint eateries. Star Fort Matara (19 min.) Built in 1765 by the Dutch this star-shaped fortress features a museum exhibiting Matara s history. Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya . (17 min.) Well-known temple on three acres featuring a huge statue of Buddha & tunnels filled with paintings. Thalalla School (6 min) Hiriketiya Beach (18 min.) Beach |