Teknaf Beach, Southern beach in Teknaf Upazila, Bangladesh
Teknaf Beach is a wide sandy shore along the Bay of Bengal with soft golden sand and clear blue waters. Colorful fishing boats rest in shallow waters, and green hills frame the landscape in the distance.
The beach sits at Bangladesh's southernmost point along the Myanmar border, a region long defined by fishing and maritime activity. It has served as a natural harbor and important crossing point for boats throughout the modern era.
Fishing communities here maintain daily routines of casting nets, bringing in the catch, and drying seafood along the shore. The rhythm of the sea shapes all aspects of local life and local economy.
Visitors reach the beach by bus from Cox's Bazar, approximately 85 kilometers away, with travel times around two hours. The best time to visit is during drier months when seas are calm and conditions are comfortable for walking along the shore.
The shore serves as a key departure point for boats heading to nearby Saint Martin's Island, with morning schedules coordinated by tide times. Visitors may also spot coral fragments and colorful shells that regularly wash onto the beach.
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