Parangtritis located 27 km south of the city of Yogyakarta and easily accessible by public transportation that operates until 17:00 pk and private vehicles. Afternoon near sundown is the best time to visit the
most popular beach in Yogyakarta. But if you arrive more quickly, it could not hurt to go up to the cliffs behind the beach Gembirawati this. From there we could see the whole area Parangtritis, south sea, up to the boundary horizon.Parangtritis very closely with the legend of Ratu Kidul. Many people believe that Java is the gateway Parangtritis Queen of South magical kingdom who ruled the sea south. Hotel Queen of the South is a luxurious resort that is named according to this legend. Unfortunately this is rarely resorts to open even though used to have a view that could make us breathless.
Romantic Sunset in Parangtritis
When the sun is inclined to the west and sunny weather, it's time to have
fun. Although visitors are prohibited from swimming, Parangtritis not lack the means to having fun. On the beach there are rentals of ATV (All-terrain Vechile), the tariff is about Rp. 50000-100000 per half hour. Enter it into gear and then release the clutch, pulling gas. Brrrrooom, four-wheeled all-terrain motorcycle will be shot takes you across the sand dune beaches.Well, ATVs may only be suitable for those who are adventurous. Another option is the gig. Along the smooth sand surface waves swept with this 2-wheeled horse-drawn carriage is not less enjoyable. Bendi will bring us to the eastern tip reef cluster Parangtritis place is s
o beautiful, so often used as a spot pre-wedding photo shoot. The twilight of the dim and golden sun shadow on the water surface generate a romantic atmosphere.Parangtritis also offers fun for those who travel with family. Flying kites with your baby is equally enjoyable. Strong sea breeze which is very helpful to make a kite flying high, even if you've never played a kite though.
Still reluctant to go home even though the sun had set? Soon some roasted corn sellers will hold a mat on the beach, we could hang out there until late at night. Still not going home? Do not worry, Parangtritis available in dozens of hostels and lodging at an affordable price.
As a natural tourism area which is also a cultural tourism and pilgrimage, Parangtritis been equipping themselves with the inn - the inn and the house - the house to eat, and
various recreational facilities such as swimming baths, camping grounds and so forth.Sightseeing can be visited in this area include:
Parang Wedang:
A mineralized hot springs that never dry all year, which is often also used to cure skin diseases.
Parang Kusuma:
This place is regarded as a most sacred place of the whole complex Parangtritis region, which according to Javanese belief, is the meeting place between the King - the king who ruled kingdom of Yogyakarta with Queen of South. This meeting occurs on a rock which is the remainder of kegiatanvulkanis in the past (post-volcanic) which is an intrusive rock in the middle stretch of sandy beach, with bright watu name and existing facilities such as inns, mosques, restaurants and toilets.
Uplands Gambirowati:
Gambirowati highlands is one place that has a great view into the complex Parangtritis beach and into the surrounding seas. This place can be reached along the road from the direction Parangtritis Langse Bake and Goa, which is an uphill road to the hills.
Gupit hill that is on this road, often used as a place to start / jumping sports lovers hang gliders (hang gliding).
Goa Langse:
Represents tangible cave hermitage a tunnel under a rock, overlooking the mouth towards the open sea. This cave can be reached down a steep rock, and rocky through a ladder of rope or bamboo, for the courage it required an excellent and special skills.
During high tides, the mouth of this cave is covered by sea water, so to enter or exit the cave, can only be done during low tide.
Tomb of Sheikh-Defense - Belu:
There on the hill Fishing, regarded as a sacred tomb. The tomb is visited by many pilgrims, especially on Friday and Tuesday Kliwon.
ROUTES FOR LEAD Parang Tritis
The first route:
From the terminal via the Corner Beteng Umbulharjo wetan (southeast) to the south of Yogyakarta Palace straight up to the Tourism Complex Parangtritis.
The second road:
From the terminal Umbulharjo through Imogiri region (the tomb of King - King of Mataram) and siluk villages with roads up and down while enjoying the beautiful scenery, to get to the Tourism Complex Parangtritis.
This second path is ± 10 km farther than the first line using Public Bus fixed route.