Matara District Travel Guide

Southern Province

This beach is often overlooked for neighbouring Hiriketiya Beach, but it was our favourite beach in Sri Lanka! Calm clear water, white sand, no crowds - bliss! # Sri Lanka # Beaches # Dikwella Beach
Good morning Sri Lanka
Nice view from the hotel’s roof terrace
Quiet beach
How pretty is the water? Gorgeous clean beaches. #srilanka #beachlove #weligama

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Mirissa
Mirissa
Known for Whale watching, Swimming and Surfing
The palm-fringed beach, gentle waves, magnificent sunsets and fresh seafood at this coastal town evoke images of a tropical paradise.

Reasons to visit

  • Secret Beach
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Scenic View of Dickwella Beach with Palm Trees and Resort, Sri Lanka
Dikwella
Check out the local area in Dikwella—home to attractions like Dickwella Beach and Hiriketiya Beach.

Reasons to visit

  • Hiriketiya Beach
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Weligama showing a sandy beach, surf and a sunset
Weligama
Known for Beaches, Surfing and Swimming
Relax on the sandy beach and experience the laid-back charm of this fishing town, which is a good base for touring Sri Lanka’s glorious southern coastline.
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Sri Lanka beach and palm trees
Matara
Known for Beaches, Sea and Surfing
Experience the seaside, temples and beaches in Matara!
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Tropical beach with palm trees. Talalla Beach, Sri Lanka.
Talalla
Known for Beaches, Dining and Yoga
Experience relaxing Talalla: its beaches, surfing, gardens and more!
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Batigama
Batigama
Check out the local area in Batigama as you venture to sights like Dickwella Beach.
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