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There are so many interesting places to see and visit here, it just takes a little more exploring than in other well-known destinations. That’s why we love Matara – it’s authentic, not a “tourist hub” ...yet!
It’s an ideal base to explore the wider South Coast region including wonderful beaches on its doorstep.
Whether strolling through the Fort, going up the river spotting crocodiles, or seeing the local monument to the 2008 Tsunami, we have heaps of information on nearby attractions!
Matara has a history going back over 2,000 years. The modern Matara became an important city only during the Dutch occupation as it was used as a main port to export cinnamon and elephants by the colonial masters. Today it is Sri Lanka’s second largest commercial centre after Colombo.
