[2025 Kretek Attraction] Travel Guide for Parangtritis Beach (Updated Apr)

Palantris Beach is located 27 kilometers south of Yogyakarta and is the most famous beach in Yogyakarta. 1. Enjoy the afternoon The afternoon before sunset is a very charming time for this beach. We can go up to the Gembirawati cliff behind the beach and from there we can see Palantris Beach, the panorama of the southern seas to the horizon. On the east side of the Gembirawati cliff, we can find some temples. Unlike other temples in the mountains, the Gembirawati temple is only a few hundred meters from the edge of the beach of Palantris. In this temple we can hear the sound of the waves coming from the south coast. 2. The Wonderful Legend The town of Paranteris is closely related to the legend of RatuKidul (Queen of the South). Many Javanese believe that Parantris is the gate to the kingdom of the Queen of the South, who controls the entire South China Sea. HotelQueenoftheSouth (Southern Queen Hotel) is the resort named after this legend. Unfortunately not much is left of the place, and in the past it had a suffocating beauty. 3. Romantic sunset When the sun shifts to the west and the weather is fine, you can have fun. Although visitors are not allowed to swim at Parentris Beach, we have other recreational facilities. If you're an adventure lover, you can rent an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on the beach. A quad bike can also take you across the sand dunes of the beach. If you're not feeling adventurous, you can choose to rent a carriage or a horse. Take a two-wheeled carriage for a walk on the beach washed by the waves, bathed in the sea breeze and sunshine. The carriage will take us to the far end of the east coast, where there are really chic rocks, so it's usually where couples come for their wedding photos. The sun shines on the sea and breaks into pieces, bringing a very romantic atmosphere. 4. Family Fun Parentris Beach also offers fun family activities. Try flying a kite with your child, the right sea breeze is very good for the kite to take off, even if you have never flown a kite, it can fly very high with the help of the sea breeze. 5. After sunset, if you still linger after sunset, it doesn't matter, soon some grilled corn vendors will spread blankets on the beach, and you can continue to enjoy the night view there; if you are still reluctant to go back to midnight, it doesn't matter, there There are more than a dozen budget inns and hotels.