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Popular Types of Attractions in Matara
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Beaches and shores | Mountain climbing | Sightseeing tours | Boat tour | Night view | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Outdoor activities | Exhibitions & events | Water sports | Rafting | Surfing | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in Matara
Turtle Point | Sk Town Beach | Turtle Point | Sathmala Ella Waterfalls | Dutch Bay | mayura aqua pets | St.Joseph's Catholic Church - Deniyaya | Public Children Park - Matara | Reise Sri Lanka | Raja & the Whales | Badulukelaya Forest Reserve | Wawedeniya lake☸️ | Matara City Football Club MCC | La piscina Beach | Raja Watuna Ella | ගැටබරු බෝධිය - Getabaru Bodhiya | Sri Dharmodaya Dharmayathannaya (temple) | Matara Clock Tower | Sri Jinendra ramaya Temple | Miella Jumma Mohideen Mosque | Wellamadama Surfing Beach | Kapparatota Portrait | Uduwathura Lake | Koledanda Muhiyaddeen Jumma Masjid مسجد | kusum ella | Siripawara Wijeyaramaya / Ihalawela Temple | බිසෝ ඇල්ල-Biso Ella Waterfall | Library park | Tenavaram/thevanthurai/Naga-Risa Nila Temple | Mirissa Water Sports (Pvt) Ltd
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Popular Restaurants in Matara
LES CLEFS DU PARADIS - French Restaurant | The Shack | Coco Gate Mirissa | O Mirissa Cafe and Bistro | Nomad Cafe & Boutique | Cutty Sark | Frozen Ice Cream - Matara | Space Garden Restaurant & Cafe | Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant | Turtle Bay Restaurant | Dulnetha Restaurant ( Shop / Cooking class / Pool ) | No. 1 Dewmini Roti Shop | Ourworld Wi Fi Cafe | Little Red House Chinese Food | Froggy Restaurant | Tandoori Chicken Mirissa | Ceylon Curry House | Talalla Juices & Curry | Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant | The Hummus Bar | Sea Point | Petti Petti Mirissa | 101 Restaurant | W&D Beach Restaurant | Fujisan Restaurant | Little Tuna | Hangtime Rooftop Restaurant | Breakpoint | Sunset Surfing Beach Resort | Mangoes Restaurant
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