Parang Tritis Beach, Yogyakarta
Parangtritis is located around 28 km (17 miles)
from Yogyakarta this is the ideal distance to come for a day trip to
take a break out of the city and soak up the roar of the waves and the
astounding atmosphere. Here you’ll see some incredibly green lush hills
set against the backdrop of a raging ocean.
With
raging surf and salty sea breezes it will be hard not to feel
rejuvenated and refreshed as soon as you arrive here. At night, the star
light on the silvery-black dunes give the beach a mystical feeling, and
it won’t be hard to understand why there are many local myths about
this area. This whole region is filled with beaches, caves, lakes, paths
and gravesites, each with their own mystical story.
What
makes Parangtritis particularly special is that it is not only an
enchanting holiday spot, it’s also a sacred place. According to legend,
when you come here you are entering the domain of Kanjeng Ratu Kidul,
Queen of the Southern Ocean who is not known for being welcoming to
newcomers. For this reason the Javanese will not wear green, especially
yellow-green around here as it’s believed that this attracts the Queen.
In
this beach, you can take in the sights of the collapsing walls of surf
and breathe in the fresh ocean air as you wander down the beach. Rest at
one of the makeshift shelters which line the beach where, for a small
charge, you can sit and enjoy some shade. Nearby Parangtritis are the
hot springs, Parangwedang where, for a small fee, you can take a 15
minute deep and enjoy the health benefits and rejuvenation that comes
from bathing in these waters.
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