Here are the top 3 tourist attractions to see in Matara:
1. Polhena Beach
4 km
from city center
1 out of 3
places to visit in Matara
Polhena Beach is one of the safest beaches in Sri Lanka with waist-high water and coral reefs. Swimming here is like swimming in a swimming pool but with an extraordinary aquatic life such a numerous giant green turtles, and fish which makes one’s dive even more memorable.
2. Dickwella Beach
15 km
from city center
2 out of 3
places to visit in Matara
The Dickwella beach is a tranquil, peaceful and large gold beach in the Dickwella town of Sri Lanka. The main Dickwella beach has a length of two kilometres. Rocks and reefs protect it from the winds and high waves, so this is one of the ideal "bathing" beaches in Sri Lanka.
3. Weligama Beach
0 km
from city center
3 out of 3
places to visit in Matara
Weligama is a popular destination to learn surfing and there are local surfing schools on the coast to help you with it. The turquoise water here makes it a great swimming and snorkeling site.