Travel Jogja - Parangtritis Beach

 
Beautiful and magical are two words that adequately describe Parangtritis located on the coast of Java island. Besides well-known for its natural beauty, beaches become one of the mainstay attractions in Yogyakarta is also known for its spiritual aroma is thick.

Parangtritis fits visit on its own, as a couple sisters, and families. The waves that swept the black sand slope with wind gusts typical beach will make you linger to enjoy this scenery. In addition, the sunset views are also no less beautiful Kuta Beach in Bali.

One more interesting than Parangtritis is the dune or dune sand around the beach. These dunes known as the only desert in Southeast Asia. Being here, you'll find it was in Africa because of the vast sea of sand and the air is several degrees warmer than the surrounding area.

Parangtritis fits visit on its own, as a couple sisters, and families. The waves that swept the black sand slope with wind gusts typical beach will make you linger to enjoy this scenery. In addition, the sunset views are also no less beautiful Kuta Beach in Bali.

One more interesting than Parangtritis is the dune or dune sand around the beach. These dunes known as the only desert in Southeast Asia. Being here, you'll find it was in Africa because of the vast sea of sand and the air is several degrees warmer than the surrounding area.

To enjoy the beauty of these places, you simply pay for just 3,500 Rupiah per person.

History Parangtritis
The beach was initially discovered Dipokusumo, a fugitive of Majapahit Kingdom. Dipokusumo solitude and doing meditation around this coast. From where semedinya, he saw water dripping or called Tumaritis of rocks of the so-called machete. If these two words put together, they form words Parangtritis which means the water dripping from the rocks of.




What can be done in Parangtritis? 
Until now, Parangtritis as if she never runs out of charm. This tourist spot is always crowded with tourists from different regions and even countries. Anything that you can do here? Here's the summary:

around the coast

The beach sand of the beach has immense when compared to some popular beaches in Indonesia. When you want to get around the beach, you can walk while enjoying the breeze and the waves at your feet. When you do not want to fatigue walk, you can try to get around the way on horseback. Course will give you the experience that is quite 

When not dare to ride a horse, you can ride the buggy or horse-drawn carriage was ready around the coast. Hansom cab ride feels normal? Then try renting an ATV, a type of motorcycle with four wheels that you can use to get around the beach to the 'desert'.
Do not forget to wear glasses to avoid the sand that gets into your eyes.
Hunting and enjoying the roasted corn at sunset
No one doubts the scenic beauty of the sunset in Parangtritis. This beach will be crowded by the time dusk approached. Many travelers had set up his camera each to get the best picture at sunset.
If you'd do not want to take it, you can sit while enjoying grilled corn and coconut ice being sold on this beach. To be sure, Parangtritis will always be able to enjoy the beauty in any way.

souvenir hunting
As well as a souvenir shop, there are many traders who traveled peddle handicrafts typical beach in Jogja. By buying a souvenir that they offer, you are also helping the economy of local people also get beautiful souvenirs to share with friends later.
Playing kites
Wind great beach plus a vast expanse of sand and ramps suited to flying kites. Parangtritis become one of the favorite locations for kites. Not infrequently, these places are also used as the host for the kite festival regional and national levels.What's more interesting than Parangtritis?
As the entrance to the Royal Palace of the South Sea
It is no stranger to the community that Parangtritis trusted as a gateway to enter the kingdom of supernatural in the southern ocean. The beach is also used as the location of various rituals by both the palace and the surrounding residents.
One ritual is usually done Labuhan. In this ritual, the caretaker of the beach and the messenger of the palace will be melarung offerings to sea in the hope to get blessings, safety, and peace.
Labuhan usually done on the day of the coronation of the sultan was also the anniversary of the coronation of every one and eight year. In addition, this ritual is also usually done at the time of the sultan will hold a celebration such as when going to marry his daughter.
sandbanks
Sand dunes are a unique natural phenomenon in which the desert is formed in an area that has a high rainfall such as Jogja. Besides used as a tourist spot, the sand dunes are also used as a laboratory by researchers from home and abroad.
According to the research, sandbanks formed from Mount Merapi volcanic materials carried by rivers to the sea. This material is then carried by the waves to the mainland and then carried by the wind to form a desert with a typical pattern of ridges. The process of sandbanks was hardly short, it takes thousands of years to wind bring tons of sand and form a unique pattern like a desert in Africa.
Sand dunes are often used as a shooting location both for personal purposes such as prawedding photos or filming for commercial purposes such as advertising, video clips and movies.
The hot spring Parawedang
Still in the area of ​​Parangtritis, there are hot water baths called Parawedang. This place is unique because although the water out of the springs is hot, but the results of research, no sulfur or sulfur in it. Soak in the bath tub is believed to treat various skin diseases.  

Location and transport 
Parangtritis located at KM 28 Jalan Parangtritis, Yogyakarta, about 30 km from the city center. For transportation to Parangtritis, you can use a private car or public transport.

If using a private vehicle, you can take the route of Yogyakarta - Kretek - Parangtritis or Yogyakarta - Imogiri - Siluk - Parangtritis.

For public transportation, you can use the buses departing from the Bus Terminal, Yogyakarta. The bus has a service department Yogyakarta - Parangtritis and you can go down in Parangtritis.