One
of the attractive beaches near Yogyakarta is Parangtritis. It is located about
27 km. from Yogyakarta, Parangtritis may be reached in two ways, through Kretek
Village or the longer one but more well - established road through Imogiri and
Siluk Village. Parangtritis Beach is a lovely beach with many impressing
phenomena, naturally and supra naturally. The waves regularly bring in new wood
and bamboo, washing ashore from another nearby beach probably. Some wood is
picked and taken away by locals to be used for their own house. Parangtritis is
an enchanting sloping beach combined with rocky hills, dunes, and a white sandy
beach. Besides being famous as a recreational spot. Parangtritis is also a
sacred place. Many people come to the beach to do meditation. Up to now, this
area is remaining functioned as the place to perform the traditional ceremony
called labuhan. Many hotels and restaurants are available for sunbathe lovers.
It
is said that the name of Parangtritis is expresses a natural phenomenon. From
the wall of one of the hills drops off water containing calcium continuously
dripped down and finally formed a pool with very clear water in it. Sri Sultan
Hamengku Buwono Vll found and took care of it. The pool is now used as the
bathing pool of Parangtritis swimming pool. Meanwhile, the sunset at any point
of Parangtritis beach brings a touch of wonderful and amazing as well. The
magical atmosphere of the rough waves appears to as all hearts into disposing
of all bustles and lead into deep musing.
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