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Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Historical attractions | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Exhibitions & events | Outdoor activities | Water sports | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Matara
Olu Dola - Hulandawa, Akuressa | Sri Lanka diving academy Mirissa | hengalgoda Estate | Rukshan Yoga | ගල් වංගෙඩිය Gal Wangediya | Beliwaththa | Hiriketiya Beach | Madiha Beach | Visit Sinharaja rainforest | Kirala Kele Sanctuary | Ocean Explorers | Fishery Harbor secondary breakwater | Snake Farm weligama (main snake rescue center) | ART By KAZ, kazrenders contemporary art museum & studio | Nilwala River Bank Park | Snake farm Weligama, Sri Lanka (змеиная ферма /serpent) | Nilla garden matara | Batuwita Temple | Kumarathunga Munidasa Public Library - Matara | කුමාරතුංග මුනිදාස මහජන පුස්තකාලය - මාතර | Oscar Aquarium | Weragampita Ambalama | Kotawila Indoor Games | Sathmahal Ella -සත්මහල් ඇල්ල -Seven storey waterfall | Deniyaya Tourist Information Centre | Matara Beach Park | Uda Viharaya - Urubokka Temple | Ellakanda Reservoir | Udawala Ella | Illupella Temple | Koledanda Muhiyaddeen Jumma Masjid مسجد
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Popular Restaurants in Matara
LES CLEFS DU PARADIS - French Restaurant | The Shack | Coco Gate Mirissa | O Mirissa Cafe and Bistro | Nomad Cafe & Boutique | Cutty Sark | Frozen Ice Cream - Matara | Space Garden Restaurant & Cafe | Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant | Turtle Bay Restaurant | Dulnetha Restaurant ( Shop / Cooking class / Pool ) | No. 1 Dewmini Roti Shop | Ourworld Wi Fi Cafe | Little Red House Chinese Food | Froggy Restaurant | Tandoori Chicken Mirissa | Ceylon Curry House | Talalla Juices & Curry | Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant | The Hummus Bar | Sea Point | Petti Petti Mirissa | 101 Restaurant | W&D Beach Restaurant | Fujisan Restaurant | Little Tuna | Hangtime Rooftop Restaurant | Breakpoint | Sunset Surfing Beach Resort | Mangoes Restaurant
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