Parangtritis Beach Indonesia

 What do you Think if I want to discuss about the beach in Yogyakarta? is very likely we can be sure that you think is Parangtritis beach, a beach that is very wide at the southern end of Yogyakarta, precisely located in the Village Parangtritis, District Kretek, Bantul, Yogyakarta special area, this beach is easily accessible from downtown Yogyakarta, to enter the area This beach visitors are required to pay the entrance fee of Rp3,000(US$0.3).


Parangtritis a coastal community pride of Yogyakarta, which has become the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, the location is easily accessible, large waves, adequate facilities, and of course also because of the beautiful scenery, the view is very wide with a wall of cliffs so stay an in the east side of this beach, and sand yard wide and extends to the west, so in the afternoon you may be opportunity to watch the sunset on the beach.

In addition to well-equipped facilities, you can try a variety of experiences, such as ride a horse around the coast, if not dare ride a horse can also ride a lot of carts for rent at some point this beach a rate of about Rp. 20,000(US$2.00) per one rotation, for the bikers do not miss the sensation of riding ATV circling the shoreline area for Rp. 50.000-100.000(US$5 to 10) per 30 minutes, or who want a little more extreme, try paragliding and hang gliding on one of the cliffs around the coast called Parangendog, watching the beach from the altitude and fly with strong coastal winds will certainly be a special experience.

Existence can not be separated from the beach Parangtritis myths and customs that surround this area, the community believes that this beach is one of the powers Kanjeng Ratu Kidul or better known as Nyi Roro Kidul, according to local belief, Nyi Roro Kidul really like the color green , so visitors are advised to not use green colored clothing for safety are visitors, the beach is also touted unity remains one of the Trimurti, consisting of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta Sultanate Palace and Parangtritis beach, where when the place form a straight line that extends from north to south.

Black sandy beaches and ramps it every evening is always filled with visitors, both inside and outside the city, so as far as the eye could see to the west, as if looking into the shoreline due to the vastness of limitless, whereas in the eastern escarpment seemed like a barrier beach This, in addition to as a tourist beach also remains one of the local fishermen landing, if you want to shop you can buy fresh fish at the Fish Auction Place (TPI), or the right to eat seafood? many seaside stalls selling seafood and special food of Yogyakarta, some are selling coconut ice and chilled fruit disekitaran beach.

Regarding costs, coastal admission price is Rp3,000(US$0.3),  insurance.  Rp250(US$0.25), charges motorcycle Rp500(US$0.05) and cars Rp1,000(US$0.1), and parking area US$0.3 for motorcycle and US$1 for cars.