Dondra West
Dondra marks the southernmost tip of Sri Lanka, a coastal settlement near Matara where the Dondra Head Lighthouse stands alongside the ruins of ancient Hindu shrines at Tenavaram and a Buddhist temple. One of the country's oldest towns, its history stretches back to at least the 7th century AD and the reign of King Dappula II. The wider region sits near a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.6 mi
Dondra West: quick answers
Where is Dondra West?
Dondra West is in Sri Lanka, about 139 km87 miles in a straight line from Colombo.
How do you get to Dondra West?
The nearest airport is Galle (KCT), about 1 hr 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Dondra West?
The warmest month is April, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 26°C78°F. The wettest month is November, with about 299 mm11.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Dondra West?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 café and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.