Saint Martin’s Island

Saint Martin’s, the only Coral Island in Bangladesh 

Saint Martin’s Island is a small coral Island in Bangladesh’s Bay of Bengal. It’s a popular tourist destination and a breeding ground for sea turtles. It is like a pearl dot in the Bay of Bengal. It is situated at the entrance of Bangladesh- Myanmar border river Eff Naaf. The old name of this Island Is. Narikel-Jinjina means coconut garden. In 1717 a Christian Priest father Mantin came in this Island and since then it has been named as Saint Martin’s Island. You can go form Teknaf to & Saint Martins on bow wooden boats or sea truck. The water surrounding the Saint Martin’s Island is clear and blue. Everyday many tourists visit Saint Martin’s and enjoy the scenic beauty of the island. A cruises in the Saint Martin’s Island is safe and exciting. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in Bangladesh.

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There are many tourist spots in Bangladesh. But the main tourist spots of Bangladesh are Kuakata sea beach, Sundarban, Cox’s Bazar, Tea garden at Srimangal, Saint Martin’s Island etc. Saint Martin’s Island is one of the best tourist spot. Saint Martin’s Island is the only coral island in Bangladesh. It is a small island in the North-Eastern part of the Bay of Bengal. The local name of the island is “Narikel Jinjira”. The island is enriched with coral of different shapes and colors and the sea turtles. The people of the Island depend largely on fishing for livelihood, as there is a variety of sea fishes. The island has become a popular tourist spot. It is 26 nautical miles away from Teknaf. One can go there by sea bus. It is only about a 2 and half hours journey from Teknaf. The island is full of natural beauties. Tourists come to visit it every year.

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Saint Martin’s Island is one of the most beautiful tourist spots in Bangladesh. It is the only coral island in Bangladesh. It is situated in the Bay of Bengal. Corals in different shapes and colours are seen in this island. Besides, the turtles are also seen on the island. One can also see many fishes there. Many tourists from home and abroad visit the place every year.