Parangtritis Beach

One of the beautiful beaches near Yogyakarta is Parangtritis. It is located about 27 km. Parangtritis Yogyakarta can be achieved in two ways, through Kretek Village or the longer but more well – established route through the town and Imogiri Siluk. Parangtritis Beach is a beautiful beach with many amazing phenomena, naturally and supra-natural. The waves regularly bring in new wood and bamboo, washing of earth from another nearby beach, no doubt. Some forests are harvested and taken away by local people using their own home. Parangtritis is a sloping beach charm combined with rocky hills, dunes and white sand beach. Besides being famous as a place of recreation. Parangtritis is also a sacred place. Many people come to the beach to do meditation. So far, this area is still functioned as the ideal venue for a traditional ceremony called Labuhan. Many hotels and restaurants are available for sun lovers.

It is said that the name of Parangtritis reflect a natural phenomenon. The wall of one of the hills, falls from water containing calcium continuously drip down and finally formed a pool with clear water in it. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono VII found and taken care of him. The pool is now used as a swimming pool Parangtritis. Meanwhile, the sunset at any time on the beach Parangtritis brings a touch of wonderful and extraordinary as well. The magical atmosphere of the first wave seems that since all hearts in the provision of all the living and cause deep reverie.