Things to do in Matara

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The top 16 attractions in Matara

Bus Stations in Weligama

Bus Stand

It was the 1st time we had to take a bus in Sri Lanka, and it is confusing. We were lucky though, because It was a small city with

Historical Monuments in Matara

Dutch Star Fort

Matara's name during the Portuguese colonization was Maturai, which meant the great fortress. There are two forts in Matara, the S

Beaches in Matara

Sri Lanka Southern Coast

Sri Lanka is a fairly large island, well, not quite huge, but getting around can be kind of a chore. Buses and trains only go abou

Villages in Matara

Matara

Matara is a city in the south of Sri Lanka. It is on the main railway network that travels to Colombo - Galle - Matara. You can ge

Beaches in Matara

Tangalle Beach

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This is another dream beach just south of Sri Lanka. Tangalle is easily reached by train or bus from Galle and Matara. If you can,

Mosques in Matara

Mosque of Matara

The Muhideen Jumma Masjid is the central mosque in Marata. It was built next to the river in the center of what used to be the col

Rivers in Matara

Nilwala River

The Nilwala River is the third longest river in Sri Lanka. It starts in the mountainous part of the island, Hill Country, at the h

Temples in Matara

Matara Bodhi

The majority of the population of Matar is Buddhist. Buddhism arrived in Sri Lanka when the Buddha was still alive, and he underto

Train Stations in Matara

Sri Lanka Train

Taking the train in Sri Lanka is a unique experience to say the least. People are very open and after a few minutes they start ask

Temples in Weligama

Mirissa Temple

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There are a number of Buddhist temples on the island, such as the Mirisasa temple. This is the main temple of the village, and it

Of Cultural Interest in Weligama

By Bus in Sri Lanka

When I look at the video, I get dizzy! The bus does not go fast, but there are sacred cows, tuk tuks, large buses, private vehicle

Lakes in Matara

Buduruwagala Lake

When you go further into the interior of the country from Matara, I recommend that you stop to see the ruins and the Buddhas of Bu

Markets in Matara

The Station Market

The bus station market in Matara is inside the huge station with a roof to protect small businesses from the rain, and there is al

Villages in Weligama

Weligama

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Unusual Places in Weligama

Fishermen on stilts

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The most popular destinations

Matara (city)

Weligama