The 10 Best Things to do in Matara, Southern Province

December 28, 2021 Alida England

Discover the best top things to do in Matara, Sri Lanka including Tea House, Weherahena Buddhist Temple, Snake Farm, The Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Star Fort, Polhena Beach, Matara Beach, Kushta Raja Gala, Hiriketiya Beach, Weligama Beach.
Restaurants in Matara

1. Tea House

A2 Old Tangalle Road, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka +94 71 304 4822 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Tea House

We are selling variety of Pure ceylon Tea .

Reviewed By sauffreundlich

This was my third trip to Sri Lanka and buying tea had always been difficult for me - until visiting the Tea House in Matara. The place is located a bit remotely - about 2.5km from Matara bus stand/Fort and 3.5km from Matara station. I actually enjoyed the walk along Old Tangalle Road, but if walking is not your thing, you'll need a TukTuk. The choice of Tea is not huge, but well selected. You will neither get crappy tea with a fancy name, nor pay excessive tourist prices (those had been my major issues with buying tea so far). Manoj, who runs the shop, is a very friendly and patient person - and he knows his teas. After roughly describing what I was looking for, he came up with some really good recommendations. Even found a Soursop Green Tea for my girlfriend who had to stay back home this time and was nearly crying about missing her favourite fruit. :)

2. Weherahena Buddhist Temple

Weherahena RD Weherahena, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka +94 71 492 4107 http://www.weherahenatemple.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Weherahena Buddhist Temple

Reviewed By pavanai2019 - Matara, Sri Lanka

We are Buddhist and we a like to go there.i think no ticket for local and foreigners people.we going day small children giving us to flower for praying.its very good.

3. Snake Farm

Horagoda Rd Udukawa, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka +94 77 796 8320
Excellent
72%
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4.5 based on 189 reviews

Snake Farm

Reviewed By ladja211

The owner of the snake farm showed us a number of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, introduced us to their life in nature. He also told us stories from his experience with snakes. Very interesting tour.

4. The Shrine of Our Lady of Matara

Beach Road, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka +94 41 2 222056 [email protected]
Excellent
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

The Shrine of Our Lady of Matara

Welcome to Our Lady of Matara Shrine The venerated Shrine of Our Lady of Matara is enshrined in the one Church that stands facing the Indian Ocean in the city of Matara. The famed statue of Our Lady of Matara is taken in procession in a beautifully illuminated motor Chariot along the streets of the town.

Reviewed By 824sanjeewap

Shrine of Our Lady of Matara is a Roman Catholic church devoted to the Virgin Mary, in the town of Matara, Sri Lanka. The shrine houses a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. Though the statue's origins are unknown, church officials claim that it is 400 years old. The statue has been damaged, lost and recovered more than once, most recently during the 2004 tsunami in Asia, which damaged the shrine and killed 24 people attending Sunday Mass. The church celebrated its centenary year in 2007.

5. Star Fort

Galle Road, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka +94 77 604 3599 http://www.starforts.com/matara.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 88 reviews

Star Fort

6. Polhena Beach

Matara Sri Lanka
Excellent
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4.0 based on 311 reviews

Polhena Beach

Reviewed By wwkalex-fernando - Ja Ela, Sri Lanka

It's beautiful beach I ever see on my life kind people nice location attractive place I dance I love it I hope to visit again relax with your self huge area can see turtles have googles for sale near by restaurant and pub hotels are around every time peoples around

7. Matara Beach

Kotuvegoda, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
27%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.0 based on 106 reviews

Matara Beach

Reviewed By 114hamishb - Sydney, Australia

A very nice sand beach with big waves when I was there. Saw one guy have his hip dislocated by the waves so pays to be careful when swimming. The water was warm, the beach was cleaner than most in Sri Lanka and there was food and drinks available from the restaurants on the beach at affordable prices.

8. Kushta Raja Gala

Matara Sri Lanka
Excellent
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Good
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4.0 based on 62 reviews

Kushta Raja Gala

9. Hiriketiya Beach

Matara Sri Lanka
Excellent
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4.0 based on 114 reviews

Hiriketiya Beach

Reviewed By domhun - Budapest, Hungary

This beach is a nice sheltered bay, where you can swim and surf withour being hit by the huge waves and the strong current which is common at the southern part of Sri Lanka. There are a few restaurants on the beach, they provide beach chairs if you eat or drink there.

10. Weligama Beach

Matara Sri Lanka +94 71 678 9932
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 166 reviews

Weligama Beach

Reviewed By Emiiiil_Jonasson - Stockholm, Sweden

The surfing in Weligama was the best ever, our whole family enjoyed the gentle waves and there was plenty of space, never felt crowded. The water was warm and nice. Will definitely come back on next surf trip with the family

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