Your Matara Holiday
Take the stress out of planning your next exciting adventure with a Matara holiday package. Whether you're visiting for its landmarks, food or something else, this city offers limitless opportunities for discovery. Fill your itinerary with visits to Polhena Beach, Our Lady of Matara Shrine and Madiha Beach, some of the top attractions you just have to see during a trip to Matara. Don't put off exploring this destination any longer. Your dream Matara holiday is a couple of clicks away with Expedia.
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Matara Beach Holiday
Forget life's daily stresses and let yourself relax on your Matara holiday. There's nothing more rejuvenating than the smell of salty sea air and the soothing rhythm of waves lapping at the shore. Plan your trip to Matara the quick and easy way by choosing one of our Matara holiday packages. Many tourists decide to spend their nights near Polhena Beach, a local highlight just 3 miles from the city centre.
Things You Should Know About Matara
- Fall asleep to the gentle sound of the surf at one of our Matara beach hotels. There's nothing like staying with walking distance of the water.
- Matara also has a good range of hotels. Amaloh Boutique Resorts and The Percha Villa and Banquet are popular with visitors and are worth having a look at.
- Some 76,300 people reside in Matara. If you want suggestions about things to see and do here, why not strike up a conversation with some of the locals? Our Matara things to do page is also a great source of info.
- Land great deals with a Matara holiday package. With all that extra money in your pocket, you won't regret indulging in this destination's best offerings. Polhena Beach, Star Fort and Dondra Lighthouse are awesome places to start.
Matara Essential Information
Language | Sinhala |
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Currency | Sri Lankan rupees |
Population | 76,300 |
Max Temp Winter | 32ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 29ºC |
Top Sights | Star Fort and Our Lady of Matara Shrine |
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Frequently asked questions
Discover the most popular places to visit in Matara
Our Lady of Matara Shrine
You can learn about the history of Matara when you stop by Our Lady of Matara Shrine. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Star Fort
Star Fort is just one of the places to see in Matara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Parevi Duwa
You can find out about the history of Matara with a stop at Parevi Duwa. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Unmissable things to do in Matara
Galle Full-Day Tour
Visit Ella and Yala Safari - 02 Days, All Inclusive
Yala safari from Galle / Unawatuna / Waligama / MIrissa / Matara
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.