Samas Beach, Coastal destination in Bantul, Indonesia.

Samas Beach is a white-sand beach in Srigading village, Sanden, Bantul, about 24 km south of Yogyakarta. It faces the Indian Ocean with strong waves, strong winds and a steep shoreline, and is bordered by Patehan Beach to the west and Parangtritis Beach to the east. River deltas and freshwater ponds lie behind the sand.

Fishermen from Srigading village, in Sanden subdistrict, Bantul, once hunted turtle eggs along the sand; green, hawksbill, leatherback and olive ridley turtles still come ashore to lay. With the Yogyakarta Natural Resources Conservation Agency and environmental groups, these fishermen formed the Bantul Turtle Conservation Forum, which moves eggs to artificial nests and releases hatchlings after three months. The beach also hosts the Kirab Tumuruning Maheso Suro and Labuhan Sedekah Laut ceremonies.

Samas Beach hosts the Kirab Tumuruning Maheso Suro and Labuhan Sedekah Laut ceremonies, still performed by Yogyakarta communities. The Bantul Turtle Conservation Forum, formed by local fishermen with the Yogyakarta Natural Resources Conservation Agency, releases hatchlings after three months, with schoolchildren attending as environmental education.

Access is via Jalan Bantul to the Jalur Lintas Selatan; after the toll gate, take the small road east of the river, passable only by motorcycle or car. Buses must park on the shoulder of the Jalur Lintas Selatan. The shoreline is steep and swimming is not advised. The Pesona Pengklik area east of the beach has boats, floating food stalls, a fishing spot and a viewing tower.

Laguna Pengklik is where a river meets the ocean, creating natural pools where fresh water and saltwater exist side by side. This zone offers a rare view of how different water systems interact in one location.