Cox's Bazar

The world's longest natural sea beach

Around 120 km of unbroken sand. Inani, Himchari, Maheshkhali and the coral island of Saint Martin's are all reached from here.

Places to visit

• Cox's Bazar Beach — Laboni, Sugandha and Kolatoli points — the heart of the world's longest natural beach.
• Inani Beach — A quieter beach scattered with coral rocks.
• Marine Drive — A coastal road to Teknaf with sea on one side and hills on the other.
• Saint Martin's Island — The only coral island. Visits are restricted by government rules — check current guidance first.
• Himchari — Where hills meet the sea, with a small waterfall and a viewpoint.
• Maheshkhali and Adinath Temple — A hilly island with the Adinath temple, betel vineyards and Rakhine villages.
• Ramu Buddhist monasteries — Century-old monasteries and a giant reclining Buddha.

Famous food

• Dried fish market — All kinds of dried fish from the Nazirartek drying yards.
• Loitta fry — Soft Bombay duck fried crisp.
• Maheshkhali betel leaf — Sweet betel leaf from Maheshkhali's vineyards, famous nationwide.
• Pomfret fry — Fresh pomfret fried at the beach restaurants.