Patenga is a sea beach of the Bay of Bengal, located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south from the port city of Chattogram, Bangladesh. It is near to the mouth of the Karnaphuli River. Patenga is a popular and renowned tourist spot. The beach is very close to the Bangladesh Naval Academy of the Bangladesh Navy and Shah Amanat International Airport.

Chattogram, the port city and second largest city in the country, is widely famous for its natural beauty. Among the many tourist attractions, Chattogram is extremely popular for its beautiful beaches, namely Patenga Beach, Parki Beach, Guliakhali Beach, Banshkhali Beach, Banshbaria Beach and Akilpur Beach. If you are visiting Chattogram, you must visit these beautiful seashores.

Patenga Beach

Located 14km south of the port city, Patenga sea beach is the most popular one for its easy communication and architectural beauty. The beach is very close to the Naval Academy of Bangladesh Navy and Shah Amanat International Airport.

The Chattogram Development Authority (CDA) has recently built a five-km-long walkway along the beach to give a modern look to the popular tourist spot. 

Besides the sandy beaches, visitors enjoy the sight of the sunset through small and large ships anchored on the port channel while sitting on the colourful blocks paved along the walkway. The place becomes even more aesthetic after sunset when the lights along the walkway and on the docked ships are switched on.  

While visiting this beach, tourists can have the delicate taste of street foods at the makeshift shops, set up on the other side of the walkway.

One can hire a CNG-driven auto-rickshaw or get on a bus (No-10) to reach Patenga Sea Beach from the GEC Intersection of the port city.

Its width is narrow and swimming into the sea is not recommended. Part of the seashore is built-up with concrete walls, and large blocks of stones have been laid to prevent erosion. During the 1990s, a host of restaurants and kiosks sprouted out around the beach area. Lighting of the area has enhanced the security aspect of visiting at night.

Most visitors come to Patenga Beach as it is known for having some of the most stunning sunsets and sunrises in Bangladesh.

The view of the sunrise or sunset at Patenga, at the mouth of the Karnaphuli river and the sea, is very beautiful. Especially in the afternoon, watching the sunset from here and the evening time is so enjoying. There are rows of small vessels for the port of Chittagong that makes a difference in this environment than any other beaches. In Patenga, riding on the speedboat and moving around the sea creates a great moment. There are sea bikes and horses for hiking along the coast. Buying from the Burmese Market will give you a memory for the future. At the same time, there is delicious street food to eat everywhere.