Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport 1 hr 31
Point Dondra (33 min) Palms, a beach & sweeping ocean views from a small rocky headland, home to a landmark lighthouse. Polhena Beach (14 min) Swimming & snorkeling on a beach sheltered by a reef, with calm waters & breathtaking sunsets. Taprobana (16 min) Parrot Rock Bridge (1 min) Elevated lookout atop a large rock, with views of Mirissa Beach surfers & Indian Ocean sunsets. Coconut Tree Hill (11 min) Much-photographed red-rock promontory with coconut palms, known for ocean views & sunset walks. Sri Lankan Snake Farm (19 min) Stilt Fisherman (27 min) Beach with local fishermen on top of stick crosses demonstrating on-water stilt fishing. Secret Beach Mirissa (8 min) Koggala Beach (30 min) Known for its surfing & scenic bay views, this tropical beach includes hotels, restaurants & shops. Midigama Beach (17 min) Relaxed, palm-fringed beach with public wooden sun beds in the sand & waves attracting surfers. Mirissa Beach (7 min) Popular beach, home to many seafood restaurants, best known for surfing & seasonal whale watching. Weligama Bay (14 min) A popular destination for surfing, this expansive bay features sandy beaches & picturesque views. Koggala Lake (37 min) Freshwater lagoon dotted with mini islands boasting jungle habitat & rich wildlife. Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum (29 min) Simple home of a Sri Lankan author with displays on Buddhist culture, set in tree-dotted grounds. |