Parangtritis Beach

The most famous beach in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. You can call it Jogja beach, because every people and tourist from outside of Yogyakarta who want to see beach in Yogyakarta first list in they mind is Parang Tritis Beach.

This beach is so special. Because the story and spiritualism aura of this beach is so huge. The people in Indonesia (Javanese) even wash they amulet or some mythical thing in this beach every Friay Night and 1 Suro (the New Year of Javanese culture).
The naming of the beach has its own history. Hundreds years ago, someone named Dipokusumo, who was a fugitive of Majapahit Kingdom, came to this area to meditate. When he saw water dripping from the crack of the coral reef, he named this area 'parangtritis', originating from the word parang (stone) and tumaritis (water drops). The beach close to the area was then named the same.
Parangtritis is a beach full of myths, which is believed to be the manifestation of the unity among Merapi Mountain, Yogyakarta Kingdom, and Parangtritis Beach. The legend tells that Panembahan Senopati and Sunan Kalijaga once met in this place after completing their meditation. Panembahan Senopati was reminded of being a humble ruler despite his supernatural powers.

But, beside all of the mythicals argument, this beach is so beautifull. You can see sunset from here. Even the sand is so large and sweet. You also can use the Bendi, traitional transport with horse. So, enjoy this beautifull beach.

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