Matara Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Mirissa Beachlife - Sri Lanka

#beachlife Located close to the Southern tip of the Island of Sri Lanka, this small sandy tropical beach town boasts some of Sri Lanka’s best and most stunning sunsets and sunrises. Highlight - Swaying palms, golden beaches, shimmering waters, and fiery sunsets are just some of the many things that make Mirissa a tropical paradise. Mirissa Beach is exceptionally popular for holidaymakers who are simply looking to relax and swim. Although it can get crowded, the sandy bay sandwiched between coconut palms and rocky headland is still very peaceful. Walk out of the main beach area you will be able to find many beaches that only locals visit. Sri Lankan hangout there often with their friends and relatives, playing beach volleyball and enjoying all kinds of water sports. Make sure to check them out on your visit so you can have a taste of what authentic Sri Lankan lifestyle is. #awesomepic #tigeryear2022 #beachlife #summervacation #beaches

Mirissa Beach

#beachlife The most beautiful beach! Also so good for swimming and surfing! It was clean and the atmosphere was fantastic. We truly loved it. We saw the most amazing sunset from there too, so do not leave until it gets dark because it's worth it. Plenty of bars and hammocks and options too for everyone around. Funny enough there is not an specific entrance, so you have to navigate and enter by the hotels or restaurants mostly, but otherwise great.

Surfing at Mirissa Beach🏄🏻‍♀️Having fun👏👏👏

📍Detailed address: Mirissa Beach, Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka 🚗Traffic strategy: ✅Waligama can be reached by train or car. It is very close to Mirissa and can be reached by tuktuk. ✅Best choice: Sri Lankan travel recommends chartering a car, which is convenient and trouble-free, and the main attractions are too far away 🌟Highlights and features: Mirissa is famous for its sandy beaches, and Mirissa Beach is naturally one of the better beaches in southern Sri Lanka. ❤Recommendation reason: ✅Mirissa is a seaside town in the south of Sri Lanka, 150 kilometers from Colombo, ✅The transportation is convenient, and the food and accommodation are not expensive. Mirissa is the best beach in Sri Lanka. ✅The main thing here is not yet fully developed, the degree of commercialization is not high, and there are no groups of tourists. Many European and American tourists like to come to Mirissa for vacation. 👍 Most recommended: ✅The crescent-shaped beach is pure and soft, and it is very comfortable to walk on it with bare feet. ✅There are not many traces of commercialization, soft and delicate sandy beaches, suitable for a leisurely vacation, especially suitable for whale watching and surfing🏄🏻‍♀️ 💰Per capita consumption: Famous villas of various prices nearby 🏡 can meet their needs 📌tips: Do not swim in unfamiliar waters, especially Mirissa Beach, and do not participate in dangerous recreational activities.

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🐠 February 6th Strolling around Kandy Lake + Temple of the Tooth + Royal Botanical Gardens Visited the Temple of the Tooth in the morning, where removing shoes was required. There was a shoe storage service available for a fee. In the afternoon, took a tuk-tuk to the Royal Botanical Gardens, which felt very much like being in the South China Botanical Garden. The schedule for the following days was quite tight, as each attraction was far from the next, resulting in long travel times on the road. 🐬 February 7th Took a train to the Nuwara Eliya tea plantations, visited DAMRO TEA. First-class tickets were impossible to get, even when trying to buy them a day in advance. So there were only second and third-class seats available, which, aside from the price, seemed no different. Seats were on a first-come, first-served basis, just like on a bus, very crowded. After leaving the train station, took a taxi to the hotel in the tea plantation. The scenery along the way was beautiful, with lots of greenery, and the temperature was also a few degrees cooler than in Kandy. The driver offered to take us to the tea plantation and even stopped at a post office to take pictures for us, where we also wrote postcards. After returning from the tea plantation, we walked to a nearby lake and enjoyed the beautiful scenery before sunset. By the time we returned to the hotel and came back out for a walk, it had already gotten dark. A walk around the lake and then back to the hotel. We didn't visit Horton Plains here, which was a bit of a regret; The guesthouse we stayed at had a great environment, with a suite that included 2 rooms and a kitchen for cooking. The owner mentioned that Chinese people had stayed here before and would cook their meals. The owner's family was very friendly. 🐟 February 8th Took the tea plantation train, then a taxi to Mirissa Beach We got up early in the morning to take a walk nearby because the scenery was beautiful. Then we checked out and took the train from Nuwara Eliya to Ella, just to experience the tea plantation train. It was indeed inconvenient to move around with 2 suitcases. At Ella train station, we discussed taxi fares to Mirissa Beach and happened to meet a driver who was returning empty to Mirissa, so he agreed to our price. The journey of over 3 hours was hot and bumpy, but we finally arrived at Mirissa. The driver stopped at a waterfall for us to take pictures. We checked into the hotel, which was a bit run-down. After dropping off our luggage, we went to the beach for a walk and climbed a small rock to watch the sunset. In the evening, we casually ate at a roadside shop because we were exhausted from the entire journey. 🐳 February 9th Galle Old Town In the morning, we strolled along Mirissa Beach and had breakfast by the sea, enjoying the leisurely view. Then we checked out of the hotel and looked up the bus route on Google Maps. After asking locals where the bus station was, we took a bus to Galle Old Town. The bus fare was very cheap, 162 rupees per person (about ¥3.8). After getting off the bus, we took a tuk-tuk to the old town, where we found that most drivers were unwilling to go inside. Those willing to go demanded 500 rupees. We arrived at the hotel early and had to wait for a room, so we went to find lunch and then explored the old town.

Trip to Sri Lanka - Galle Fort

November 25, Merissa - Galle Fort, It is said that Merissa is an excellent place to watch whales at sea, but like watching the aurora, it is a matter of luck. Perhaps we were unlucky, chasing whales all morning without even seeing a sea turtle. After lunch, we set off for Galle Fort, checking into the Orchard House Galle guesthouse inside the fort around 3 pm. The location of the guesthouse is excellent, close to the city gate and the lighthouse. Galle Fort is an ancient city where people still live today and is one of the world's cultural heritage sites. Sri Lanka was once a Dutch colony, and the Dutch built Galle Fort to rule Sri Lanka. The solid and sturdy old city walls are the iconic landscape of Galle Fort. I am always irresistible to the old city. After putting down my luggage, I went out for a stroll. The fort is not large, and the most comfortable thing is to take a walk around the city wall of the fort. Because the fort and the old city are connected, you can wander aimlessly along the roads that lead in all directions in the old city. The not-so-wide streets are occasionally passed by bicycles and cars, giving the illusion of being in a European country. The old city, full of strong European style, is full of exquisite shops everywhere. Perhaps a coffee shop or a painting studio will stop you. The terrain of the entire old city is not flat, and the roads generally have some slopes. The buildings on both sides look new from a distance, but up close, you can see the mottled traces of time. Walking along the old city, you can soon see the iconic building of Galle - the seaside lighthouse. The pure white lighthouse, the quiet and magnificent beauty, a casual shot is a postcard. Turning past the lighthouse is a large white mosque. There are several streets nearby where tourists shuttle back and forth. There are also the National Museum and the Maritime Museum. If you have time, you can visit them. Galle Clock Tower is another iconic building in the fort, located west of the main gate of Galle, built in 1883. This clock tower, which has a history of more than 400 years, is still in use today. It is said to still keep accurate time, which is also one of the must-visit places for tourists. Galle Fort is even more charming at sunset. Many local young people, couples, and students gather here to play, chat, and make noise. I happened to meet a few handsome local guys, drumming, singing, and dancing. With the afterglow of the Indian Ocean sunset, the scene was too beautiful. This should be the most beautiful moment of the day in Galle Fort. Galle Old City

The water in Mirissa is very blue. I must choose a sea view room. I have a house facing the sea and spring blossoms. I believe this poem must affect many people invisibly, because Haizi has said many peoples desires. . Undoubtedly, I am one of them. The hotel I stayed at in Mirissa is the sea. This feeling is really wonderful. If you are lucky in the morning, you can see the sorghum fisherman fishing. It is said that this is a show scene that only pays to see. In the early morning, the sorghum fisherman is independent. He is still sticking to the fishing methods passed down from generation to generation. The ability to balance, to withstand the sea breeze, daylight, while paying close attention to the prey in the turbulent sea water is indeed not a simple job, and it is no wonder that it has become one of the iconic images of Sri Lanka today. [Tips] Traffic

Sri Lanka has more than 1,000 kilometers of stretch of coastline, away from the beaches of Mirissa in Colombo, one of the most beautiful secrets of the country. Clear blue waters, coral reefs and mossy boulders dotted with sandy beaches. What is even more rare is that she has not been known by the public, and still retains the original natural ecology. In addition to Mirissa Beach, there is a hidden and just-known Secret beach nearby. There is a beautiful lagoon surrounded by coral reefs near the beach, a paradise for snorkelers.

In the morning, I was woken up by the bird's alarm clock in the forest. When I was eating breakfast on the outdoor long table, I accidentally won the first prize. When I left the National Park, I saw a group of sika deer in the distance~ I left the Yala National Park. On the way to the beach, Dissa Lake, there are several trees on the lakeside. It is recommended to have time to park and take a photo. After we went to the beach and took a sorghum fisherman fishing, John told us not to tip it yourself, he would pay for it, but if we need to go to the stilts to take pictures, we must give ourselves a tip of 1000 rupees, there is a tap on the beach to wash Feet~ At the beginning of the scene, we only had one group of people. Later, the photo was taken and two people were coming. The photo effect is quite good. It is also very suitable for parents to climb up and take a few shots. It is especially special, but if you want to shoot humanities, you may be disappointed. Moreover, most tourists can only photograph the usual blue sea and blue sky. If there is a colorful cloud at dusk, there is a chance to look at luck and must have time to consume.

Merisa is not far from Galle, about half an hour's drive, but in between these two places, there is a very famous attraction, that is, the sorghum fisherman. The Sorghum fisherman has a long history and is a unique cultural landscape on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka. Since the cover of the 2009 Lonely Planet Tourists brochure, a photo of a seaside fisherman has been published, replacing the human identity of the Sri Lankan tamer and tea-picking woman. Sorghum fishing, a local traditional fishing method, is nicknamed "the world's most cattle fishing method" and has become a must-see for visitors to Galle. The name of the sorghum fisherman is translated from the English "Stilt Fisherman". It is said that the fishermen who had no money to buy a boat before came up with this method. The wooden piles are erected in the waves of the sea, and the fishermen waddle each day to reach the wooden piles soaked in the sea water, climb up and sit on the simple wooden frame, hold the fishing rod without the bait, sit on the wooden frame, wait for the fish to hook . Looking far away, it is like a group of anglers who stand on the stilts and stand in the sea. The skills that have been passed down from generation to generation must not only have a good balance, but also withstand the double test of sea breeze and daylight, while paying close attention to the prey in the raging sea. It is indeed not a simple job, and it is no wonder that it has become Sri Lanka now. One of the iconic images. But today, it's a bit different. The sorghum fishermen are mostly used as a show to show visitors to Galle, and the performance is subject to a fee.

If I meet with the teacher, I heard that I want to see the Gaochun fisherman. He also called to ask his younger brother who is a civil servant in the government to ask where to see this season. I want to say that the fortune teller said that I will meet the nobles this year. Reason, the time is just right, because the fisherman usually comes out at 4 or 5 in the morning and in the afternoon, what are you waiting for? Hurry and go there. There are several places where the sorghum fisherman is going. We are going to Koggala, about Matara. 1 hour, about 45 minutes from Mirissa, the car to the direction of Colombo is basically arrived, the traffic is very convenient. As many friends say, the current sorghum fisherman has basically become a commercial show, coming to Koggala.

Speaking of southern Sri Lanka, the most famous is the ancient fishing method of the sorghum fishermen, who let people see the great wisdom of the ancient working people and the continuous learning of nature. Into the sorghum fisherman, walked into a magical historical fishing style, they are on the isolated stilts, fighting against the raging sea, it is a tribute.

Whale Watching in the United States is the most popular tourist and entertainment project in Merisha, Sri Lanka. From November to April, you can participate in the whale watching experience in Mirissa. The basic flow of whale watching is: The hotel will book the whale watching trip of the earliest tomorrow morning through the hotel or travel agency. Almost every hotel here has such a service, but due to different rebates, each quotation is also Different. The boat owner who whale watching in the early morning will usually send a tuk-tuk to the hotel to pick you up. At this time, the day is still not bright. Arrive at the dock to go through the boarding procedures (that is, the ticket) find a boat. In a good position, the crew will give you a simple lunch box with sandwiches, etc. The next step is to go out to sea... whales are generally not in the area close to the land, so its been a long time to sail out to see the more The aquatic animals that come out of the water will first see the dolphins in groups. After driving for less than an hour, they may meet the whales. After seeing the whales, there are usually many whale watching boats that will catch the whales. Surrounded, we can usually see the water column or caudal fin of the whale. General whale watching takes a whole morning, and whale watching generally keeps going until you can see the whale.

In the world's whale watching, Sri Lanka's consumption is the lowest. Compared with those whale watching trips with a price of 34,000 yuan, this kind of price/performance ratio is not too exciting for whale lovers! But how to succeed in the indigo whale in Sri Lanka depends not only on luck! In Sri Lanka, there are two places where whales are the easiest to see, Mirissa on the south coast and Trincomalee on the east coast. The best whale watching time in Merisa is from October to April each year, and the best whale watching time in Trincomalee is from April to October every year.

Sri Lanka | Galle Old Town Travel Guide (Highly Recommended)

| Galle Old Town Travel Guide (Highly Recommended). The old town of Galle is so beautiful and fun. 1⃣ Snorkeling by the beach (Beginner) 🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you're eager to try snorkeling but too scared to get into the water, this place is much more suitable than the Philippines. There is a small area of the sea enclosed by reefs near the beach of Galle Old Town, with clear water that blocks the big waves from the Indian Ocean. Just put on your swimsuit, goggles, and snorkel, and swimming every day is simply amazing. After swimming about 5-10 meters into the sea, you can see tropical fish swimming around. Note: It's almost impossible to buy snorkeling goggles + breathing tube in Galle Old Town, so buy them in advance and bring your own. 2⃣ Beachside sunrise and sunset photography 🌟🌟🌟 The light is great from about 5:30 in the morning until 9 a.m. 👉 Find a raised mound (lawn) with the sky as the background, playful and cute. 👉 Sit on the fort wall, facing the sea for photos. 👉 The platform for the sea-jumping youth (you can see a small sign), it's especially great for watching the sunset there. 👉 There's a very small staircase, go down and wait for the sunset to photograph silhouettes playing in the water. 3⃣ Beachside stand fishing 🌟🌟 Take a taxi from Galle Old Town to Koggala, arrive around 4:30 p.m. to negotiate the price for stand fishing, photograph the fishermen at sunset, or pose yourself for a unique photo. Pay special attention: 👉 Taxi: Use the pick me app outside the old town (one-way 1200 local currency), cheaper than finding a tuk-tuk inside the old town (3000 local currency for a round trip). 💰 Stand fishing price: Always bargain and pay at the end, paying first may result in reduced time and fewer fishermen, which is very annoying. Reference 6 fishermen posing + 3 people fishing on their own = 3000 local currency. We insisted on paying first, and as a result, only 2 fishermen came, and we only had 10 minutes for photos, which was very untrustworthy. 3⃣ Visit the gem shops in the old town, the various styles and loose stones are quite attractive, but if you can't distinguish and judge, it's better to be cautious about purchasing. Find a nice-looking store or cafe to take some photos, and it's great.

Galle Ancient City, Sri Lanka

Galle, Southern Province On December 21, 2023, in Sri Lanka The afternoon itinerary is to drive to the Galle Ancient City for a visit. The Galle Ancient City and Castle were built by the Portuguese in the 16th century. This ancient city, located at the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka and built on rocks, was once a military fortress and still retains its artillery. Looking far away, the vast Indian Ocean is in sight, and the quiet ancient city has small streets crisscrossing. Portuguese and Dutch colonial-style buildings can be seen everywhere, revealing the old colonial atmosphere everywhere. The mottled city wall is not only a witness to the changes in Galle during the colonial period, but also protected the entire ancient city in the 2004 South Asian tsunami; the tall clock tower has been in use for more than 400 years and is still quite accurate; at the other end of the ancient city, a white lighthouse stands by the sea, providing guidance for passing ships. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1988. Galle Ancient City Galle Castle Clock Tower

Trip to Sri Lanka - Galle Fort

November 25, Merissa - Galle Fort, It is said that Merissa is an excellent place to watch whales at sea, but like watching the aurora, it is a matter of luck. Perhaps we were unlucky, chasing whales all morning without even seeing a sea turtle. After lunch, we set off for Galle Fort, checking into the Orchard House Galle guesthouse inside the fort around 3 pm. The location of the guesthouse is excellent, close to the city gate and the lighthouse. Galle Fort is an ancient city where people still live today and is one of the world's cultural heritage sites. Sri Lanka was once a Dutch colony, and the Dutch built Galle Fort to rule Sri Lanka. The solid and sturdy old city walls are the iconic landscape of Galle Fort. I am always irresistible to the old city. After putting down my luggage, I went out for a stroll. The fort is not large, and the most comfortable thing is to take a walk around the city wall of the fort. Because the fort and the old city are connected, you can wander aimlessly along the roads that lead in all directions in the old city. The not-so-wide streets are occasionally passed by bicycles and cars, giving the illusion of being in a European country. The old city, full of strong European style, is full of exquisite shops everywhere. Perhaps a coffee shop or a painting studio will stop you. The terrain of the entire old city is not flat, and the roads generally have some slopes. The buildings on both sides look new from a distance, but up close, you can see the mottled traces of time. Walking along the old city, you can soon see the iconic building of Galle - the seaside lighthouse. The pure white lighthouse, the quiet and magnificent beauty, a casual shot is a postcard. Turning past the lighthouse is a large white mosque. There are several streets nearby where tourists shuttle back and forth. There are also the National Museum and the Maritime Museum. If you have time, you can visit them. Galle Clock Tower is another iconic building in the fort, located west of the main gate of Galle, built in 1883. This clock tower, which has a history of more than 400 years, is still in use today. It is said to still keep accurate time, which is also one of the must-visit places for tourists. Galle Fort is even more charming at sunset. Many local young people, couples, and students gather here to play, chat, and make noise. I happened to meet a few handsome local guys, drumming, singing, and dancing. With the afterglow of the Indian Ocean sunset, the scene was too beautiful. This should be the most beautiful moment of the day in Galle Fort. Galle Old City

A beautiful small city on the Indian Ocean - Galle Old Town

Galle Fort, one of the only remaining ancient cities in Sri Lanka, has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage, a port ancient city from the Dutch colonial period, a bit European, a bit Cuban... It is the Galle Fort on the Indian Ocean that blends European and South Asian styles. It exudes a romantic atmosphere. The view from the city wall is excellent, the old city scenery is unobstructed, and you can see the panoramic view of the port. This is a relatively niche check-in place, and the photos are very good Galle Old Town