Destinations & Attractions
Handpicked destinations across Sri Lanka — beaches, waterfalls, wildlife, heritage sites and hidden gems.
Gandara Coastal Villages
The Gandara coastal area east of Matara encompasses a series of traditional fishing communities stretched along the shoreline between the Nilwala River…
Read ArticleUrubokka River Valley
The Urubokka River Valley in the hinterland of Matara District is a beautiful rural landscape of river gorges, paddy terraces, rubber plantations,…
Read ArticlePolhena Coral Reef
The Polhena Coral Reef is the primary natural feature of Polhena Bay near Matara — a shallow, accessible coral reef system that…
Read ArticleThalalla Beach
Thalalla Beach is a quiet stretch of open coastline south of Matara in the belt between the major beach towns, characterised by…
Read ArticleKamburugamuwa Beach
Kamburugamuwa is a quiet, relatively undiscovered beach between Matara and Mirissa, sitting on the open southern coast and offering a natural, uncrowded…
Read ArticleWeligama Turtle Bay
Weligama Turtle Bay is a small, sheltered cove at the eastern end of Weligama Bay where a permanent population of sea turtles…
Read ArticleKushtarajagala Statue
Kushtarajagala is a small rocky island just offshore in Weligama Bay, bearing a large 4-metre rock-carved figure generally interpreted as a Mahayana…
Read ArticleWeligama Bay
Weligama Bay is a wide, gently curving bay approximately 5 kilometres in length, forming one of the most spacious and visually appealing…
Read ArticleMirissa Whale Watching Point
The deep waters off Mirissa form one of the world's most reliable locations for encountering blue whales — the largest animals ever…
Read ArticleCoconut Tree Hill, Mirissa
Coconut Tree Hill is a small headland west of Mirissa Beach where a cluster of coconut palms lean dramatically over the Indian…
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