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Matara Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | June, 2026
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Looking for things to do in Matara? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Mirissa Tours
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Snake Farm Weligama (Traditional Farm)
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Matara, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
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Weligama Kitchen
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Space Garden Restaurant & Cafe
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Western cuisine
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Popular Types of Attractions in Matara
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Outdoor activities | Exhibitions & events | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Matara
Weragampita Ambalama | Sathmala Ella Waterfalls | Blue Beach Island | Shums Gem & jewellery | Gajamannona Home | Madiha Beach | Visit Sinharaja rainforest | Nilwala garden - Godagama | Fishery Harbor secondary breakwater | Naomi Beach | Sri Lanka Snake Farm weligama (main snake rescue center) | Nilwala River Bank Park | Olu Dola - Hulandawa, Akuressa | Kotawila Indoor Games | Rukshan Yoga | Miella Jumma Mohideen Mosque | Kottegoda Omer Mihilar Mosque | ගැටබරු බෝධිය - Getabaru Bodhiya | Alapaladeniya, Sri Vijitharamaya | Talalla Beach | Deniyaya Tourist Information Centre | Hulankanda View Point | Hiriketiya Beach | Udawala Ella | Koledanda Muhiyaddeen Jumma Masjid مسجد | Sri Jinendra ramaya Temple | Kirala Kele Sanctuary | Sentence Of Matara | Chalanka Art Gallery | W K Deni plantation
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Popular Restaurants in Matara
Weligama Kitchen | No. 1 Dewmini Roti Shop | Little Tuna | O Mirissa Cafe and Bistro | The Hummus Bar | Cutty Sark | Chill Place and Seafood | Frozen Ice Cream - Matara | Space Garden Restaurant & Cafe | Perfect View mirissa | Aura Beach Club By W15 | Turtle Bay Restaurant | Dulnetha Restaurant ( Shop / Cooking class / Pool ) | Tides | Ceylon Curry House | Talalla Juices & Curry | Fujisan Restaurant | Hangtime Rooftop Restaurant | Breakpoint | Sunset Surfing Beach Resort | Wild Beach Bar | F & F Restaurant | Meraki Madiha | Sea Point | W&D Beach Restaurant | DIL Sea Food Restaurant | Cocoplant Surf Inn & Surf Camp Sri Lanka | Cafe Pleasure & Homestay | Blue Bay Chillout Lounge | Adora Mirissa Beach Restaurant
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