Matara City is a major city in Sri Lanka, on the southern coast of Southern Province. It is the second largest city in Southern Province. It is 160 km from Colombo. It is a major commercial hub, and it is the administrative capital and largest city of Matara District. If mention matara postalcode is 81000.          

Climates of  Matara

The climate in Matara is hot, oppressive, windy and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typicaly varies from 76°F to 89°F and is rarely below 74°F or above 91°F.

Traveling from Colombo to Matara

Matara has many tourism places and beautiful, Eye-pleasing views, places to visit.  If you come for the vacation there are many hotels, Resorts and so many Historical places and so many outdoor activities to do for your enjoying. 

If you are planning a vacation in Matara. You want to reach Colombo from Matara, the best way is by Bus or Train. Then you will be able to experience the beauty of the surroundings. Or you can use private vehicles. Add it to your list of places to visit if you're looking for a chilled out, relaxing few days in Sri Lanka.

Top Attractions in Matara

Matara has many beautiful places to visit.

• Star Fort (1.5km)
• Matara Paravi Duwa Temple (2.2km)
• Matara Beach (2.8km)
• Old Dutch Trade Center (Nupe Market) (3.2km)
• Medawatta Beach (5km)
• Polhena Beach (5.1km)
• Weherahena Temple (5.5km)
• Dondra Head Lighthouse (8.7km)

Other Attractions little far from Matara

• Crow Island (159km)

Matara Fort

The Matara Fort was built in 1560 by the Portuguese and was substantially re-built by the Dutch in 1640, following the capture of Galle. The fort, which consists of a large stone rampart, occupies the promontory, which separates the Niwala Ganga lagoon and the ocean. 

Star Fort

The Star Fort is a fort in Matara, Sri Lanka, located on the eastern bank of the Nilwala River, approximately 350 metres from the gate to the Matara fort. It was constructed by the Dutch in 1765, and was originally called Redoute Van Eck.

Outdoor Activities in Matara

Surf

Matara weligama is an epic surf joint because there is always a place to surf thanks to the constant swell, and plenty of reefs make for near-perfect breaks for adventurous intermediate and advanced surfers.

Turtle Watch

The Rekawa Turtle Watch is a conservation project which aims at protecting the nesting sites, thereby ensuring the eggs hatch safely and the baby turtles can return home. Travellers can embark on a turtle watching excursion in the evenings, between 8:30 pm and 11:30 pm, to catch a glimpse of turtles laying their eggs. 

Matara Map

If you refer Matara Map, You can know more information about matara. Matara Hotels, Hospitals, roads & etc.

Matara District & City

Matara is a district in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. It is one of 25 districts of Sri Lanka, the second level administrative division of the country. 

Matara is a major city in Matara District, Sri Lanka, there are 809,344 population in Matara.