Matara City
Matara is a major city in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It's known for its beautiful coastal scenery, historical significance, and cultural heritage. The city is located about 160 kilometers south of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Matara has a rich history, with colonial influences from the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, and it's home to several historical landmarks, such as the Matara Fort and the Star Fort.
Hiriketiya-Strand
Ein kleiner Strand mit tollen Surfmöglichkeiten, viel Grün und einigen guten Lokalen zum Essen und Abhängen. Hiriketiya ist einer dieser verschlafenen Strände im Süden, der – nachdem er von Rucksacktouristen „entdeckt“ wurde – nicht mehr so verschlafen ist. Die Einheimischen können sich darüber ärgern, dass sie es nicht früher gefunden haben, aber der Tourismus bringt neben dem Schwimmen auch Restaurants, Hotels und andere Aktivitäten mit sich.
Hiriketiya, auch Hiri genannt, ist eine hufeisenförmige Bucht an der Südküste Sri Lankas, etwa eine Stunde östlich von Weligama. Wenn Sie eine Reise entlang der Südküste Sri Lankas planen, ist Hiriketiya ein Muss. Die entspannte Atmosphäre ist kaum zu übertreffen. Wenn Sie also das entspannte Leben suchen, fahren Sie direkt zum Hiriketiya Beach in Sri Lanka.
About Matara District
Matara District, located in Sri Lanka's Southern Province, is renowned for its coastal beauty, rich history, and thriving local culture. Bordered by the Indian Ocean, it features stunning beaches like Polhena and Mirissa, which are popular for swimming and whale watching. The district's economy is driven by agriculture, particularly coconut and tea cultivation, as well as fishing. Historical landmarks such as Matara Fort and the Dondra Head Lighthouse highlight the area's colonial past. With its mix of natural attractions and cultural heritage, Matara District is a captivating destination for both locals and tourists.
About Southern Province
The Southern Province of Sri Lanka is a small geographic area consisting of the districts of Galle,Matara and Hambantota. Subsistence farming and fishing is the main source of income for the vast majority of the people of this region.
Important landmarks of the Southern Province include the wildlife sanctuaries of the Yala and Udawalawe National Parks, the holy city of Kataragama, and the ancient cities of Tissamaharama, Kirinda and Galle. (Although Galle is an ancient city, almost nothing survives from before the Portuguese invasion.) During the Portuguese period there were two famous Sinhalese poets called Andare who was from Dickwella and Gajaman Nona who was from Denipitiya in Matara District, composing poems on common man.