The beach city of Mattara lies in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It is well known for its scenic beauty, Buddhist temples, and authentic food. The name Matara has been derived from the Tamil word Matturai means great seaport. The beach is famous for its sunset and sunrise views, tourists can play fun games, flu kites and many more on the beach. Popular beaches in Matara include Polhena Beach, Dickwella Beach, Weligama Beach.
Flying to Matara: Mattala Rajapaksa Hambantota Airport (103 km away) is the nearby airport offers direct flight to Batticaloa, Dambulla, Colombo, Kandy, Ratmalana and Kotte.
Driving to Matara:
| Destination | Distance (km) | Time (hh:mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Tihagoda | 9.3 km | 0:17 |
| Mirissa | 13.7 km | 0:29 |
| Aparekka | 14.8 km | 0:27 |
| Weligama | 18.4 km | 0:36 |
| Akuressa | 23.6 km | 0:38 |
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