BeachSaint Martin's Island
4.8Bangladesh's only coral island, with turquoise water and a relaxed pace.
Cox's Bazar
The world's longest natural sea beach
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Places
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Foods
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Experiences
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Hidden Gems
About Cox's Bazar
A 120 km unbroken stretch of sand, with hill-backed beaches, islands and a thriving seafood scene.
Chattogram Division
কক্সবাজার · 21.45°N, 91.97°E
Top Places
Beach
BeachCox's Bazar Beach
4.7The world's longest unbroken natural sea beach: a 120 km sweep of sand along the Bay of Bengal.
BeachInani Beach
4.6A wide beach with coral-stone rocks, quieter than the main strip.
AdventureMarine Drive Road
4.5A scenic road running along the shore from Cox's Bazar to Teknaf, between hills and sea.
NatureHimchari
4.4Waterfall and viewpoint on the Marine Drive.
Famous Food
Dried Fish (Shutki)
শুটকি
Cox's Bazar's famous dried fish, sold in huge markets.
Grilled Seafood Platter
সামুদ্রিক মাছ ভাজা
Fresh catch grilled with spices on the beachfront.
Crab Masala
কাঁকড়া মসলা
Spicy mud-crab curry, a Cox's Bazar classic.
Pomfret Fry (Rupchanda)
রূপচাঁদা ভাজা
Whole pomfret fried and served with lemon, a Cox's Bazar staple.
Loitta Fry
লইট্টা ভাজা
Crisp-fried Bombay duck, a coastal speciality.
Lobster Grill
গলদা চিংড়ি গ্রিল
Grilled lobster with lemon, a beachfront treat.
Fried Prawn
চিংড়ি ভাজা
Prawn fried until crisp with spices.
Hidden Gems
Lesser-known places worth the detour.
Things To Do
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Sunset on Laboni beach
A classic evening walk with fresh seafood to follow.
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Marine Drive motorbike ride
Ride the coastal road between hills and sea, stopping at Himchari and Inani.
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Saint Martin's snorkelling
Swim in clear water around the coral reef at Chera Dwip.
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Shutki market visit
Walk the dried-fish markets and meet the vendors.
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Maheshkhali boat trip
Cross by speedboat and visit the Adinath temple hillside.
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Sonadia mangrove cruise
Explore the island's mangroves and birdlife.