What to do and see in Matara, Southern Province: The Best Beaches

February 11, 2022 Russell Mellin

Discover the best top things to do in Matara, Sri Lanka including Medawatta Beach, Polhena Beach, Matara Beach, Hiriketiya Beach, Weligama Beach.
Restaurants in Matara

1. Medawatta Beach

Medawatha, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
74%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

Medawatta Beach

2. Polhena Beach

Matara Sri Lanka
Excellent
43%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

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

3. Matara Beach

Kotuvegoda, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
27%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

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.

4. Hiriketiya Beach

Matara Sri Lanka
Excellent
53%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
9%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

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.

5. Weligama Beach

Matara Sri Lanka +94 71 678 9932
Excellent
48%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

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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