Parangtritis

Parangtritis is one beach that must be visited, not only because the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, but also has close linkages with various other attractions, such as the Sultan's Palace and others. Parangtritis located 27 km from the city center. The naming of this beach has its own history, previously named Dipokusumo someone who is a fugitive from the Majapahit kingdom come to this area hundreds of years ago to do meditation. When he saw the trickle of water flowing from the crack rock, he named this area parangtritis, from the word parang (stone) and tumaritis (water drops).
Not only the beauty of what's there, Parangtritis is a beach full of myths such as the power of Queen of South, it is recommended you do not wear green clothes to respect local people who believe that green clothes will bring misfortune. Its beauty has attracted many visitors, both domestic and from abroad, if you stand on the beach, is a view of nature that appears wide open sea with strong waves and high cliffs on the east side. There we could be satisfied playing water and sand on the beach, there are also offers horseback riding to explore the beach. The cost, you can discuss with the tenant services. The souvenir vendors hawked their wares on the beach a lot. Parangtritis provide natural landscape full of beauty, when we can visit there ...