Top Things to do in Matara
The 10 Best Things to do in Matara, Southern Province
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 141 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
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
6. Polhena Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 311 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 106 reviews
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
9. Hiriketiya Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 114 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 166 reviews
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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