Parangtritis, Black sand beach in Bantul, Indonesia.
Parangtritis stretches along Java's southern coast with dark volcanic sand meeting the powerful waves of the Indian Ocean.
Since 1925, Parangtritis Beach has served as a significant tourist destination, drawing visitors to experience its natural coastal features.
The beach holds deep connections to Javanese mythology, particularly regarding Nyi Roro Kidul, the spiritual ruler of the southern seas.
The beach stands 30 kilometers south of Yogyakarta, accessible through regular bus services and offers parking facilities for private vehicles.
Sand dunes near the shoreline create natural spaces for activities such as sandboarding and horseback riding along the coast.
Location: Kretek
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
GPS coordinates: -8.00556,110.31361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
The island of Java showcases an exceptional heritage blending spiritual traditions and natural wonders. The temples of Prambanan and Candi Mendut attest to the grandeur of 9th-century Hindu and Buddhist civilizations, while the Candi Sewu complex reveals sacred architecture organized according to mandala principles. Active volcanoes like Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen offer striking landscapes, from the smoking crater dominating the black sand plain to turquoise lakes where miners still extract sulfur. Javanese cities combine tradition and modernity: Jakarta features the National Monument on Merdeka Square, Bandung houses the Geology Museum founded in 1928, and Malang surprises with Kampung Biru, whose houses are entirely painted blue. The Seribu Islands extend this diversity into the Java Sea with their coral reefs, while floating markets like in Lembang maintain age-old trading practices. This array of sites invites exploration of Indonesia’s deep spirit, between spirituality, volcanic nature, and human ingenuity.
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