Kuakata

Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare attractive beauty spot on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli union below Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district is about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is 70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka.

At Kuakata brilliant amalgamation of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beach, blue sky, vast expanse of water of the Bay and evergreen forest in really eye-catching. From its seashore you can watch both sunrise and sunset. The coconut trees increase the scenic beauty of this beach.

The main tourist period is in winter but all over the year tourists visit this place. In Kuaka you can visit the life style of tribe Rakhains, who are very friendly to the tourist and guests.

You can visit Buddhist Temple where you can see the sculpture of Goutom Buddha and two wells of 200 years old. restricted name of the well is Kua and Kata is a local name of digging a well; so was the name Kuakata. Fisherman village is another place where you can visit and observe the lifestyle of the Fisherman.