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Stilt Fisherman sri lanka
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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 | Cultural institutions | Museums | Themed exhibition halls | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Outdoor activities | Exhibitions & events | Skybound experiences | Water sports
Popular Attractions in Matara
Polhena Beach | Shums Gem & jewellery | Sri Lankan Cookery | Edirisinghe Aqua Matara | Kalu Diya Wala | Visit Sinharaja rainforest | Shikra Cinnamon | Nilwella Underwater Gallery, Sri Lanka | Fishery Harbor secondary breakwater | Parewi Duwa Temple | Nilwala River Bank Park | Sail Lanka Charter - Mirissa | Wilpita Wewa Main Dam | Wehelgoda Sri Maha Bhadra Kali Amman Dewalaya | Bambaragala Estate Waterfall | Miella Jumma Mohideen Mosque | Tenavaram/thevanthurai/Naga-Risa Nila Temple | ගැටබරු බෝධිය - Getabaru Bodhiya | Sri Dharmodaya Dharmayathannaya (temple) | Kalukanda Lake | Ruwan Alla Raja Peella | Crocodile Watching Sri lanka | Deniyaya Tourist Information Centre | Dondra Head Lighthouse | Kushtarajagala | Sri Ramagiri Viharaya, Sulthanagoda | Udawala Ella | Ellagaawa Dehigaspe | Midigama Skatepark | Ocean Explorers
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Popular Restaurants in Matara
Froggy Restaurant | Weligama Kitchen | LES CLEFS DU PARADIS - French Restaurant | The Shack | Coco Gate Mirissa | O Mirissa Cafe and Bistro | The Hummus Bar | No. 1 Dewmini Roti Shop | Little Tuna | Nomad Cafe & Boutique | Cutty Sark | Chill Place and Seafood | Frozen Ice Cream - Matara | Space Garden Restaurant & Cafe | Reef Edge Sea Food Restuarant | Perfect View mirissa | Aura Beach Club By W15 | Turtle Bay Restaurant | Dulnetha Restaurant ( Shop / Cooking class / Pool ) | Weligama Tide | Weligama Tide | Smoke & Bitters | Mirissa Bay Resorts Restaurant | Tandoori Chicken Mirissa | Ceylon Curry House | Talalla Juices & Curry | Hiriketiya Seafood Restaurant | Fujisan Restaurant | Hangtime Rooftop Restaurant | Breakpoint
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