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THE BEAUTY OF PARANGTRITIS

Parangtritis is one of the famous tourism object in Yogyakarta. This beach located on the
southern coast of Yogyakarta, approximately 28 km from Malioboro, especially on Kretek
district, Bantul Regency of Yogyakarta. The strategic location make this place ofthen visited by
local foreign, even countrieis foreign. Parangtritis loaded by history, mystic, and the one that
most important thing is the amazing view in it. To reach this place is easy, there are many
common transportation, as a bus, pariwisata bus if you come with your group, or you can use
private vehicles if you come with your family.

The name Parangtritis taken from a man who was meditating on this place, his name
Dipokusumo, from Majapahit Kingdom. At that time, he saw the crevices of the rock that had
dropped by water. And then, he gave name this place Parangtritis. The javanase people said, this
name taken from two words, “ paran ” has meaning coral, and “ tumatitis ” has meaning water
droplet on the rock, so that become “ Parangtritis ”.

The best momen here’s at noon. In the evening when the sun will be set, disappear from
our sees, when warm breeze change into cold breeze noon, its so relax right? For the one who
like doing some challenging activity, you can rent ATV. Although, I thought this price is not
realiable, but for someone who very want it, or first time try ATV, it will be realiable, only Rp
50.000,00 – Rp 100.000,00 every a half of hour. You can drive it pass some dunes over the
beach from one side to another side. If you need something that more relax you can try to rent
andong, it will bring you go around the beach. Or if you want to safe your money, you can also
walk around to enjoy the sunset moment, especially if you come with your couple, I thought the
romantic atmosphere can improve your relationship.

On the west side of this beach, there is a place that filled by mystic power, named
Parangkusuomo Beach, especially on the Cepuri Parangkusumo. At this place you can find pair
of black rock, and smell the fragrance of flowers and incense as the materials of an offering. This
place as evident of Panembahan Senopati and Nyai Roro Kidul met and made an agreement.