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Matara Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Stilt Fisherman sri lanka
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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 | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Exhibitions & events | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Matara
Turtle Point | La piscina Beach | Swiss Beach | mayura aqua pets | Public Children Park - Matara | kusum ella | Biso Ella Waterfall | Library park | Mirissa Water Sports (Pvt) Ltd | Anagarika darmapala piliruwa | Sk Town Beach | TURTLE POINT BATHEEGAMA, DiCKWELLA. | Sathmala Ella Waterfalls | Dandeniya Wewa | Raja Watuna Ella | Siripawara Wijeyaramaya / Ihalawela Temple | Mahindaramaya Temple | Tenavaram/thevanthurai/Naga-Risa Nila Temple | Vishmitha Devalaya | The real secret beach | Wellamadama Surfing Beach | Puranawalla fisheries harbour | Uduwathura Lake | Kaak Ella waterfall {කාක් ඇල්ල } | Koledanda Muhiyaddeen Jumma Masjid مسجد | Sri Dharmodaya Dharmayathannaya (temple) | Raja & the Whales | Badulukelaya Forest Reserve | Sri Ramagiri Viharaya, Sulthanagoda | Matara City Football Club MCC
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Popular Restaurants in Matara
Froggy Restaurant | Weligama Kitchen | LES CLEFS DU PARADIS - French Restaurant | The Shack | No. 1 Dewmini Roti Shop | Little Tuna | Nomad Cafe & Boutique | Coco Gate Mirissa | O Mirissa Cafe and Bistro | The Hummus Bar | Cutty Sark | Chill Place and Seafood | Frozen Ice Cream - Matara | Space Garden Restaurant & Cafe | Ourworld Wi Fi Cafe | Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant | Perfect View mirissa | Aura Beach Club By W15 | Turtle Bay Restaurant | Dulnetha Restaurant ( Shop / Cooking class / Pool ) | Weligama Tide | Smoke & Bitters | Mirissa Bay Resorts Restaurant | Tandoori Chicken Mirissa | Ceylon Curry House | Talalla Juices & Curry | Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant | Fujisan Restaurant | Hangtime Rooftop Restaurant | Breakpoint
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