Patuartek Sea Beach (পাটুয়ারটেক সমুদ্র সৈকত)

Patuartek Sea Beach is a rocky beach on Marine Drive in Ukhiya upazila, Cox's Bazar district, Bangladesh, about 5 km past Inani and 35 km from Cox's Bazar town. Its hills sit right behind the sand, and it suits travellers on a Marine Drive day who want a cleaner, quieter stop with rocks exposed at low tide.

Where the coastal hills meet the sea

The coastal hills come especially close to the sea here, so road, slope and beach all lie within a few hundred metres of each other. Himchari is about 20 km back toward town. There are no big resorts directly on the shore, which helps keep it quieter and cleaner than most Cox's Bazar beaches, and its blue water is often compared with St. Martin's.

The rocks and the tide

The shoreline is strewn with rocks and pebbles of many sizes, and some stretches are covered in stones. They are most visible around low tide, so check the tide table before setting off. The stones are uneven and slick; sandals with grip help, and children need watching.

Fishing boats and crabs

Painted sampans rest on the sand, and a small fish market forms on the beach when boats land their catch. Red crabs scuttle across the sand. Quad bikes and horse rides can be hired. In the monsoon the hills behind turn deep green.