Parangtritis, the Most Popular Beach in Yogyakarta

  Being the most popular beach in Yogyakarta. Prangtritis is worth visiting since it is closely related to such tourism objects as the Sultan Palace in Yogkyakarta city, Parangkusumo Beach  to the west of it, and the Merapi area at the north part of Yogyakarta. Located around 27 kilometers from the city center, Parangtritis Beach is easy o reach by the public transportation.
  The naming of the Beach has its own history. Hundreds of 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 PanembahanSenopati and Sunan Kalijaga once met in this place after completing their meditation. Panembahan Senopati was famous of being a humble ruler depite his supernatural powers.
  The primary attraction of this beach is its natural view. The enchantment of the coasta scenery can be seen from different angles to give you different experince. When you are standing at the seashore , you will see the wide ocean with the high waves and steeply mountainside on the east side.
  To get the view from the site, just walk or hire the horse-cart westwardsa and you look southwards when you have reached the place by riding a horse that you shall rent at negotiable price.