Parangtritis Beach

Coordinates: 8.0253993°S 110.3287713°E
Location Parangtritis, Kretek, Bantul, Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia
Part of the Yogyakarta Imaginary Line
10,000 years old
Formed from Alluvial
Parangtritis District Government Authority
Parangtritis District Government Operator
Parangtritis Beach
Address: Jl. Parangkusumo Beach, Beach, Parangtritis, Kretek, Bantul, Yogyakarta Special Region,
Indonesia, 55772
Entrance Ticket Price: Rp. 10,000 Opening Hours: 24 HoursKoordinat: 8.0253993°S 110.3287713°E

Parangtritis Beach is a tourist attraction located in Parangtritis Village, Kapanéwon Kretek, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The distance is approximately 27 km from the city center. This beach is one of the famous tourist destinations in Yogyakarta and has become a tourism icon in Yogyakarta.
This beach, which is located on the east side of Parangkusumo Beach, has a legend attached to Ratu Kidul as the ruler of the southern sea and its beauty. This beach is a fairly wide beach in Yogyakarta, different from beaches in other Yogyakarta areas such as the beach in Gunungkidul which is relatively small in size.

Myth

Parangtritis Beach with its beautiful coral rocks.
The charm of Parangtritis Beach cannot be separated from the history, legends and myths of the Queen of South Beach which is very famous in Indonesia. This started from a mythical story about a kingdom that was said to exist in the sea around the coast. Nyi Roro Kidul itself has a long history of Yogyakarta and the Mataram Kingdom. There are many stories and myths circulating about Nyi Roro Kidul, the Queen of the South Seas.
It is said that this kingdom has existed for a long time and was led by the ruler of the southern sea, namely Nyi Roro Kidul. The mystery is still a story passed down from generation to generation and is often discussed by local people and newcomers, especially as it is linked to another myth, namely the prohibition against wearing green clothes.

Parangtritis Beach is related to the myth circulating that tourists who come are not allowed to wear green clothes. As part of the South Coast, Parangtritis is believed to be the area of ​​power of the mythical figure Nyi Roro Kidul. It is said that tourists who visit Parangtritis wearing green clothes will be dragged by the waves of Nyi Roro Kidul. Nyi Roro Kidul is said to be happy with the color green. The local community advises that when visiting Parangtritis or other places, tourists must uphold and respect the customs that apply in that place.

Attractiveness
Sunset at Parangtritis Beach
Parangtritis Beach also allows tourists to watch the sunrise and sunset. This beach offers other activities for tourists such as going around the beach using ATV motorbikes, horses or carriages, doing sports such as running, football and volleyball on the beach sand, playing on the edge of the waves, flying kites, or just sitting and enjoying the beach atmosphere. Parangtritis.

Parangtritis Beach Entrance Ticket
To enter this beach area which is quite popular in Yogyakarta, we don't need to pay a lot of money. Because the entrance ticket price is only IDR 10,000. Entrance tickets to visit this tourist area are valid for all tourist attractions from Parangtritis Beach to Depok Beach. Including the Gumuk Pasir tourist attraction and others.
Open 24 Hours
Like most other natural attractions, this beach's opening hours are also 24 hours. We can even come at night to just enjoy the beach atmosphere when the sun has set.

At Parangtritis Beach you can relax and go horse riding
The Parangtritis Beach area receives the most visits among other tourist attractions. For example, the number of tourists during the holiday season can reach around 94 thousand people per day. Meanwhile, the majority of visitors come from outside the Yogyakarta area
Along the coast we can enjoy various tourist facilities, beach sports and various interesting spots. Such as swimming pools, warm water baths, and umbrella rentals. There are also ATV rides, trail motorbikes, tourist jeeps, paragliding and horse rental services.

Enjoy the Beach View
Large, colorful umbrellas neatly lined up are used as shelter and relaxation for tourists.
Parangtritis Beach has a unique panorama, namely the sand mountains around the area. These sand mountains are called 'gumuk'. This beach has big waves because it faces directly to the Indian Ocean.
During the day when the weather is sunny, it is recommended that tourists equip themselves with a hat. To overcome the glare of light, we can use glasses. There are also large, colorful umbrellas lined up neatly for shelter and relaxation. From this place, we can enjoy the panoramic view of the blue Parangtritis sea.

Playing in Water
Most adult tourists and children crowd the beach and play in the water. Both those who play with the beach sand and those who chase the waves that come their way. Especially children must remain under our supervision because of the size of the waves.
When the weather is cold and the wind is blowing hard, we need to be alert to the presence of jellyfish. These jellyfish usually land on coastal areas and their stings will cause burning and pain. For treatment, we can use oil/ointment to relieve the heat and rest for a while.

Horse riding

Take a walk to enjoy the sandy waterfront of Parangtritis Beach, Bantul, on horseback.

You can take a walk to enjoy the sandy seashore without getting tired using a horse. Riding this mighty animal, we can go around the beach enjoying our time in Parangtritis. The horse renter also accompanied us in racing the horse.

Bath

Because the waves are big, tourists are prohibited from swimming around the beach. For those who want to swim, safe and comfortable public bathing facilities are available. The bath is called Parangwedang, where it is said that the water contains sulfur. It is rumored that the bathing water is useful for curing various skin diseases.

ATVs
We can explore the Parangtritis Bantul beach area using an ATV motorbike.
Apart from using horses, exploring the beach area can be done using ATVs. This ATV motorbike ride is enough for two people to ride. We can drive it over the sand dunes on the beach area.

Parangtritis Surf Beach
During the dry season the wind blows faster and the waves can reach a height of 3 meters. The waves have a unique character compared to other beaches. Apart from having big waves, the waves at this beach can be used for surfing from morning to evening. High waves allow surfers to perform maneuvers when conquering the waves.
Parangtritis Beach is often the location for national level surfing competitions. The competition aims to introduce this beach as one of the surfing spots in Indonesia. Parangtritis Beach has also been a training area for surfers sporadically since 2012. With the competition, these activities have begun to be organized.

Paragliding
This ride provides an adrenaline-pumping challenge for the brave. From the top of the hill on the edge of Parangtritis Beach, paragliding will take us soaring in the air. From high above the waters, we will enjoy the blue sea with the breeze.

Ride a Horse-drawn Carriage
Following the beautiful panoramic view of the beach, the breeze was increasingly felt on the horse-drawn carriage.Delman or dokar is a typical vehicle in the Yogyakarta area. This tourist area also provides traditional vehicles for tourists. Exploring the beautiful panorama of Parangtritis, you can feel the breeze on the horse-drawn carriage driving along the beach.

Sunset Moment
Enjoying the atmosphere of Parangtritis beach is very suitable in the afternoon to see the enchanting sunset. The tinge of the evening sky just before sunset is a special moment to wait for.
Many people deliberately come in the afternoon to enjoy the sunset view over the horizon. We can also climb to the Gembirowati plateau behind the beach to see the entire beach area.

Take photos
Photography activities are a favorite thing that almost all tourists don't miss. Capturing vacation moments with Parangtritis as a backdrop is truly special. We can pose with the green hills and rolling waves of the south coast. The Gumuk Pasir area looks like a desert, very suitable for a photo background.

Event Holding
Local people believe that the coastal area is an embodiment of the unity of Mount Merapi, the Jogja Palace and Parangtritis. Various natural phenomena that are occurring are often associated with these three places.
This also encourages many events to be held in the Parangtritis beach area. Such as Javanese New Year's Eve, Lenterne Festival De Paris, and the Jogja Air Show. During these events, this tourist location is crowded with people who want to watch or take part in the event.
Traditional and cultural events usually take place here as part of the traditions and beliefs of the community. Apart from that, this event was held to support promotion and raise tourism potential.

Stay the night
Several hotels and inns are located on top of the hill offering views of the beach from a height.
We don't need to worry if we visit this beach tourist destination late at night. Because in the Parangtritis tourist area there are accommodations available for those who want to spend the night.
Even several hotels and inns are located on top of the hill offering views of the beach from a height. The location chosen was deliberately facing the sea so that we could enjoy the atmosphere of Parangtritis Beach.

Trough
The character of Parangtritis Beach is very different from other beaches. This beach area faces directly to the Indian Ocean without coral barriers. There is an appeal not to bathe or swim because the seaside waters have several troughs.
The number of troughs often changes and the points often shift due to the influence of wind and sea waves. The trough location has calm wavy characteristics and there is no white foam on it.
The Beach SAR Team made various anticipatory efforts to prevent tourists from playing in the water around the trough. Such as marking all trough points with warning boards, notification banners, and guarding SAR team personnel.

Parangtritis Beach facilities are quite complete
This tourist attraction is managed by the Bantul Regency Government so that the tourism facilities are quite complete. Parking area is available on a large plot of land. There are also bathroom rentals available that you can use to clean yourself.
There are many souvenir shops, typical crafts and souvenirs from the Yogyakarta area. We can also enjoy typical beach dishes in many shops and stalls throughout the area.
Apart from the SAR Team, during the holiday season this tourist attraction is also secured by Posal (Navy Post) Samas together with maritime elements. Security activities to anticipate the security of tourist access in the area.

Location of Parangtritis Beach
This seaside tourist attraction is located in Parangtritis Village, Kretek District, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta. Located about 27 km south of Yogyakarta, we can choose 2 routes to get to this location. The first route from Yogyakarta is via Jl. Parangtritis to Kretek to Parangtritis. The second is via Yogyakarta then Imogiri to Parangtritis.