Mattidampara is a traveler spot in Kadakkal village of Kollam District. The place, extending to over 19 acres, is 5 km away from Nilamel. It is abound in natural beauty, with rocky cliffs, large dark caves and surrounded by grassy turfs and thick undergrowth. The view from top of the high rock formation is astounding and one can see the Varkala beach, Kudakkathupara and Jadayu rock (in Chadayamangalam).