Parangtritis is one beach that must be visited, not just because it is the most popular beach in Yogyakarta, but also has close linkages with various other attractions, such as the sultan's palace, Beach Parangkusumo and Merapi region. The beach is located 27 kilometers from the city center is also part of the power of "Nyi Roro Kidul", the Queen of South Sea.
Parangtritis has its own history. Perhaps, someone named Dipokusumo that an escape from the kingdom of Majapahit came to this area hundreds of years ago to do meditation. When he saw droplets of water that flows from the crack rock, he named this area parangtritis, from the word "parang" (stone) and "tumaritis" (water drops). The beach is located in the area that was eventually named similar.
Parangtritis is a beach full of myth, believed to be a manifestation of the unity among which consists of Mount Merapi, the Kraton of Yogyakarta and Parangtritis. This beach is also believed to be a meeting place Sunan Kalijaga with Panembahan Senopati shortly after undergoing hermitage. During the meeting, Senopati reminded to stay humble ruler despite his supernatural powers.
A number of tourist experience can be felt on this coast. Enjoying the natural view that the most important. Natural charm that can spy from different locations and ways that are seen more varied scenery and you also have a different experience. When you are standing on the seashore, is a view of nature that appear the vast open sea with waves of hard and high cliffs on the East side.
To enjoy it, you can just walk from east to west and looked toward the south. In addition, you can also hire the services of gig that will take you through a similar route tirelessly. There is also a bid to explore the beaches on horseback. The cost, you can discuss with the tenant services.
After enjoying the scenery Parangtritis from the seashore, you can go to the cave for a different experience. On the dirt road toward the cave, you can look west and see Parangtritis. The high waves rushing toward the shore will look silvery as the sun, and will be golden by the sun began to redden or at dusk.
Satisfied with the landscape you can enjoy the experience of other attractions to the historic sites located around Parangtritis. One of them is Sheikh Bela Belu Cemetery located on the road to the beach. You can ride through the staircase that connects the highway with this sacred hill where the tomb. In general, many pilgrims come on Tuesday kliwon.
From the graveyard, you can challenge yourself to get to the cave, the cave that must be reached by foot as far as 3 km and the 400-meter-high cliff with a slope of almost 900. To enter the cave which is also often referred to as the Queen of South Sea Cave, you must request permission from the tomb guard. According to the guard Depok Beach in his youth often down the cave, you can see the scenery more beautiful south sea so successfully entered the cave.
On the 5th of the month 5 in the Chinese calendar, you can see the Peh Cun ceremonial procession in Parangtritis. Peh Cun, derived from the word meaning Peh paddle and cun which means boat, is a form of thanksgiving to God Tioghoa community. This celebration is also intended to commemorate Khut Gwan (Yuan Qi), a patriot and as well as ministers in the kingdom, known loyalty to the king until he was vilified by colleagues and chose to commit suicide.
Celebration Peh Cun Parangtritis is unique because it is not filled with attractions such as rowing boats decorated with dragon elsewhere, but with the attraction of egg stand. Attractions starts around 11:00 and peaked at 12.00. At noon, according to myth, the egg can stand upright without support are needed. However, once entered at 13.00, the eggs will fall down and could not be established anymore.
To achieve Parangtritis, you can choose two routes. First, the route of Yogyakarta - Imogiri - siluk - Parangtritis which offers views of the river and coral. Second, through the route of Yogyakarta - Parangtritis which can be reached by mdah because the road is relatively good. Suggested that you do not wear green clothes to honor local people who believe that green dress will bring misfortune.