Moratuwa
Sri Lanka · Western ProvinceLK
City in Western Province, Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is a large municipality on the southwestern coast of Sri Lanka, near Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. It is situated on the Galle–Colombo main highway, 18 km (11 mi) south of the centre of Colombo. Moratuwa is surrounded on three sides by water, except in the north of the city, by the Indian Ocean on the west, the Lake Bolgoda on the east and the Moratu river on the south. According to the 2012 census, the suburb had a population of 168,280.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 6.773, 79.882
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- Elevation
- 28 m
Overview of Moratuwa
In Western Province, Sri Lanka, Moratuwa stands out as a spot. Our data highlights nature, culture and sports above everything else. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Moratuwa
Nature in Moratuwa
(6)Nature in Moratuwa covers Countryside, Gardens, Natural Places, Nature and Scenic Roads. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Moratuwa's own activity tags.
Culture in Moratuwa
(4)The culture shortlist for Moratuwa: Architectural Buildings, Cemeteries, Monuments and Museums. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Moratuwa. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Moratuwa
(2)For sports, expect Hunting and Slopes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Moratuwa's own activity tags.
Adventure in Moratuwa
(1)Adventure lovers get Shooting Ranges. All of it is drawn from Moratuwa's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Moratuwa
(1)Moratuwa's shopping entries include Shopping. All of it is drawn from Moratuwa's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Moratuwa
(1)On the water sports side, Moratuwa offers Sailboats. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Moratuwa. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Moratuwa
(1)Our data lists Secret as other activities options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Moratuwa's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Moratuwa
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Western Province first, then drive or cycle into Moratuwa. The local time zone is Asia/Colombo.
Similar destinations
Places near Moratuwa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Moratuwa known for?
- Moratuwa is mainly a destination for nature, culture and sports, set in Western Province, Sri Lanka.
- What can you do in Moratuwa?
- You can plan around Countryside, Gardens, Natural Places, Nature and Scenic Roads in Moratuwa. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Moratuwa?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Moratuwa located?
- Administratively, Moratuwa sits in Western Province, Sri Lanka — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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