Nice town southern Sri Lanka. Lot of places to watch. Polhena beach will surprise you all. Beautiful and safety place for bath in the beach. Matara Fort is bit small but nice. You can see a temple near the Town which is built on a small rock beside the sea.

Matara (Correct spellings - Maathara) is one of the main cities in the southern Sri Lanka. Being located close to the seashore, Maathara is well famous among tourists to have a sunbath. A traveler can enjoy many rural traditions of fishing taste various kinds of seafoods. Locals are very friendly and rich in hospitality.