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Matara Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September 2026
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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
Hevansent Art Gallery | Kotawila Indoor Games | Kiruwana Ella Waterfall | Kurulu Ella Sinharaja | Public Children Park - Matara | Dondra Head Lighthouse | Gajamannona Home | Madiha Beach | Koledanda Muhiyaddeen Jumma Masjid مسجد | Kirala Kele Sanctuary | Fishery Harbor secondary breakwater | Whale Watching Mirissa With Wimal | Salt lagoon beach | Nilwala River Bank Park | Atha Mala Ella | Miella Jumma Mohideen Mosque | ගැටබරු බෝධිය - Getabaru Bodhiya | Sri Dharmodaya Dharmayathannaya (temple) | Sri Jinendra ramaya Temple | Public Library, Malimbada | Mirissa Bay Diving & Whale Snorkeling | mayura aqua pets | Rukshan Yoga | Deniyaya Tourist Information Centre | Children´s Park | Kottegoda Omer Mihilar Mosque | Matara Beach Park | Polhena Diving Center | Siripawara Wijeyaramaya / Ihalawela Temple | Visit Sinharaja rainforest
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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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