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Parangtritis located 27 kilometers from downtown. Access is very easy because of the excellent road infrastructure and public transportation to Parangtritis already widely available. Conventional route of Yogyakarta - Parangtritis is via Paris Street, stands for the well-known in the community Parangtritis Jogja. But for those who want to enjoy the trip or stop by the cemetery king of Mataram in Imogiri, there is an alternative route as far as 35km through Imogiri - Siluk/Panggang- Parangtritis.
Historical cultural role as the axis of Merapi-Kraton-South Sea Parangtritis is the main background of the beach grew into a popular tourist area. According to local belief, the royal entrance to the southern ocean at Beach Parangkusumo. Because Parangkusumo considered sacred, then opened Parangtritis for activities more worldly. Even so, myths and beliefs about the prestige of the South Sea remain valid in this region.
According to a story in the community, Parangtritis name originated from the collapse of the Majapahit era. A breakout of Majapahit named Dipokusumo never done meditation in this region. He saw the drops of water flowing from the crack rock, and then rename this place Parang Tumaritis, from the word parang (stone) and Tumaritis (water droplets). Parang Tumaritis slowly pronounced as Parangtritis which survive today.
As a major tourist destination in Yogyakarta, Parangtritis have much traction. The first is of course the beach. Even so, not much space available for visitors to play the water and waves on the beach. In addition to confidence in the Kingdom of the South Sea, the southern coasts of Java is known to have large waves.
Still in the vicinity of the beach, you can also enjoy other attractions Parangtritis. There are many available gig / gig that you can rent to the beach from end to end. This attraction is very popular because visitors can reach areas that are rarely touched or the corners of the quieter beaches.
Or you can also glance at the colorful cloth seller. They are selling the kite beach. Kite fabric which they see themselves selling is complete with yarn and ready to fly. Parangtritis is a place that is perfect for flying kites because the sea breeze is always blowing hard.
Beauty Parangtritis can also be enjoyed from anywhere else. This beach is surrounded by terrain with a height difference is quite signufikan. On the east side to the northeast Gumbirowati lined hills. At an altitude of 20-30m above sea level, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery Parangtritis and other beaches in the vicinity.
On the west side, offers a line of sand dunes Parangtritis. Sand dunes (Sand Dune) Parangtritis is a unique natural phenomenon that stretches across 16 km to the mouth of the River Opak and widened an average of 2 km from the coastline to land. There are only 3 regions in the world who has this natural phenomenon. Parangtritis addition, there were only sand dunes in the Gobi desert, China and Saudi Arabia.
Parangtritis features 189 pieces of sand dunes which consists of 67 types of Barkhan dunes (crescent), 79 Longitudinal (lengthwise), 32 Parabolic (dish), and 11 Comb. These sand dunes can reach a height of 7m. Sand dunes complex region-Parangkusumo Parangtritis is the only region with this type of sand dunes in the world's most complete.
When this has been Parangtritis been equipped with various support facilities. Residents have set up stalls not far from the beach. Parking and public bathrooms have also been available around the beach entrance. Stores that sell souvenir of Parangtritis lined the sandy road between the main paved road toward the beach. Many inns lined along the main road to the beach.
Historical cultural role as the axis of Merapi-Kraton-South Sea Parangtritis is the main background of the beach grew into a popular tourist area. According to local belief, the royal entrance to the southern ocean at Beach Parangkusumo. Because Parangkusumo considered sacred, then opened Parangtritis for activities more worldly. Even so, myths and beliefs about the prestige of the South Sea remain valid in this region.
According to a story in the community, Parangtritis name originated from the collapse of the Majapahit era. A breakout of Majapahit named Dipokusumo never done meditation in this region. He saw the drops of water flowing from the crack rock, and then rename this place Parang Tumaritis, from the word parang (stone) and Tumaritis (water droplets). Parang Tumaritis slowly pronounced as Parangtritis which survive today.
As a major tourist destination in Yogyakarta, Parangtritis have much traction. The first is of course the beach. Even so, not much space available for visitors to play the water and waves on the beach. In addition to confidence in the Kingdom of the South Sea, the southern coasts of Java is known to have large waves.
Still in the vicinity of the beach, you can also enjoy other attractions Parangtritis. There are many available gig / gig that you can rent to the beach from end to end. This attraction is very popular because visitors can reach areas that are rarely touched or the corners of the quieter beaches.
Or you can also glance at the colorful cloth seller. They are selling the kite beach. Kite fabric which they see themselves selling is complete with yarn and ready to fly. Parangtritis is a place that is perfect for flying kites because the sea breeze is always blowing hard.
Beauty Parangtritis can also be enjoyed from anywhere else. This beach is surrounded by terrain with a height difference is quite signufikan. On the east side to the northeast Gumbirowati lined hills. At an altitude of 20-30m above sea level, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery Parangtritis and other beaches in the vicinity.
On the west side, offers a line of sand dunes Parangtritis. Sand dunes (Sand Dune) Parangtritis is a unique natural phenomenon that stretches across 16 km to the mouth of the River Opak and widened an average of 2 km from the coastline to land. There are only 3 regions in the world who has this natural phenomenon. Parangtritis addition, there were only sand dunes in the Gobi desert, China and Saudi Arabia.
Parangtritis features 189 pieces of sand dunes which consists of 67 types of Barkhan dunes (crescent), 79 Longitudinal (lengthwise), 32 Parabolic (dish), and 11 Comb. These sand dunes can reach a height of 7m. Sand dunes complex region-Parangkusumo Parangtritis is the only region with this type of sand dunes in the world's most complete.
When this has been Parangtritis been equipped with various support facilities. Residents have set up stalls not far from the beach. Parking and public bathrooms have also been available around the beach entrance. Stores that sell souvenir of Parangtritis lined the sandy road between the main paved road toward the beach. Many inns lined along the main road to the beach.
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