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Coconut Tree Hill
A lateritic headland at the western tip of Mirissa Bay planted with leaning coconut palms, with the Indian Ocean breaking on cliffs on three sides. The most photographed spot on the south coast.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Southern Province, Sri Lanka · Asia
Matara is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Devinuwara, 36km from Galle Fort.
Matara is a town located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka. With a population of 76,254, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Matara sits in Sri Lanka. It's in the Asia/Colombo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Matara to your route.
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Matara is located in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia. The coordinates are 5.9485 latitude, 80.5353 longitude.
Matara has a population of approximately 76,254 people, making it a town in Sri Lanka.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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A lateritic headland at the western tip of Mirissa Bay planted with leaning coconut palms, with the Indian Ocean breaking on cliffs on three sides. The most photographed spot on the south coast.
8 km · about 15 min drive
castle
A well-preserved 16th-century Portuguese and Dutch fortified city on a dramatic headland overlooking the Indian Ocean.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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