Parangtritis Beach

Parangtritis, the Famous Beach in Yogyakarta

Parangtritis is one beach that must be visited, not just because it is the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, but also has close linkages with various other attractions, such as the sultan's palace, Beach Parangkusumo and Merapi region. The beach is located 27 kilometers from the city center is also part of the power of Queen of South.

Parangtritis is a beach full of myth, believed to be a manifestation of the unity among which consists of Mount Merapi, the Kraton of Yogyakarta and Parangtritis. This beach is also believed to be a meeting place with Sunan Kalijaga Panembahan Senopati shortly after undergoing hermitage. During the meeting, Senopati reminded to stay humble ruler despite his supernatural powers.

Parangtritis has unique views that are not on other tourist attractions are in addition to large waves, also the mountain - the mountain of sand that frequency at the surrounding beaches, mountains of sand is usually called dunes. The object of this tour is managed by the local government of Bantul pretty well, ranging from lodging facilities and markets selling souvenirs parangtritis. In addition there are the so-called parang wedang baths in bath water is said to cure various diseases including skin diseases, water from the bath contains sulfur that comes from the mountains in the area. Another location is the beach at the beach Parangkusumo where there is a place supposedly for a meeting between the king of queens jogjakarta with the southern sea. On certain days (usually months suro) here is offering offerings (Labuhan) to Queen of the South Sea or in the Java language called Nyai Rara Kidul. Locals believe that a person may not use green colored clothes when they're on this coast. Parangtritis become a major tourist visits, especially on New Year's Eve Java (1 sacred / Suro). In Parangtritis there are also trains horses or horses that can be rented for up the coast from east to west.

Sumber: Visit Indonesia
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