Thursday, February 09, 2012

World's Famous Coral Island '' Saint Martin''


coconut island
coral island
Saint Martin,only one Bangladeshi coral island.Located at a distance of 152 km. south of Chittagong,world's longest sea beach Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong.St. Martin's is an unspoilt paradise.
saint martin

Named Narikel Jinjira (Coconut Island) by the locals,the dumbbell shaaped St.Martin's has an area of only 8 sq. km. which reduces to about 5 sq. km. and in places from 1-4 meters during high tide.The beauty of the setting-sun behind the waves of the sea is simply captivating.Locally made cigars and handloom products of the tribal Rakhyne families are good buys.
famous island

The Cox's Bazar holiday complex of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation on the island is an shore tourist resort having comfortable accomodation,creating,sightseeing and other facilities.Visit to the fascinating picnic spots at Himchari and Teknaf,The Buddhist Temple at Ramu and nearby islands of Sonadia and St.Martin,Inani Beach and Moheshkhali are certain to become unforgettable experiances for every visitor.






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