Kukup Beach

Kukup Beach stretches along the southern coast of Java with fine white sand bordered by limestone cliffs. The clear Indian Ocean waters create a varied shoreline with rocky coves and sand flats.

This coastal region remained largely uninhabited for centuries due to harsh conditions and scarce water sources in the surrounding landscape. Tourism development over recent decades brought the first significant human presence to the area.

Local fishermen work the waters here using traditional methods, and small seafood restaurants along the shore serve the daily catch to visitors. This connection between fishing work and food remains visible in daily routines at the water's edge.

Check tide schedules before visiting, since low tide exposes rock formations and tidal pools while high tide restricts access to certain coastal features. Planning your visit around the tides makes exploring the shoreline more enjoyable and safer.

At low tide, natural pathways emerge that allow visitors to walk out toward small offshore islands and explore areas normally covered by water. These temporary routes disappear again as the tide returns.

Location: Kemadang

Address: Jl. Pantai Kukup, Ngepung, Kemadang, Kec. Tanjungsari, Kabupaten Gunung Kidul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55881, Indonesia

Phone: +622747183752

GPS coordinates: -8.13347,110.55414

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:28