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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 | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Exhibitions & events | Outdoor activities | Water sports | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Matara
Twin Coconut Tree Swing | Hambanthota Distric View Point | Sinnathoutam sri muthumaarijamman kovil(சின்னத்தோட்டம் ஸ்ரீ முத்துமாரியம்மன் கோயில்) | La piscina Beach | Niyana Wella Beach | Uduwathura Lake | Chill view | Uyanwatta Cricket Ground | පිටිගල ( Pitigala ) | Mirissa Water Sports (Pvt) Ltd | Dewundara dewalaya | Deniyaya Temple | Buluwana sri muththumaariyamman kovil(புலுவன ஸ்ரீ முத்துமாரியம்மன் கோவில்) | Thambagal ella | Turtle point | Mirissa | Snake farm Weligama, Sri Lanka (змеиная ферма /serpent) | Batuwita Temple | Nilla garden matara | Kumarathunga Munidasa Public Library - Matara | කුමාරතුංග මුනිදාස මහජන පුස්තකාලය - මාතර | Oscar Aquarium | Beverly Jummah Masjidh | Sk Town Beach | Dutch Bay | Shallow Bay | Lenabatuwa Ambalama | Illupella Temple | Polwathumodara Estuary | බිසෝ ඇල්ල-Biso Ella Waterfall | Raja & the Whales | Thalaramba Surf Point
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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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