We visited Parangtritis (Paris) end of
2012. It is located 27 km south of
Yogyakarta. A beautiful but
dangerous beach of the Indian Ocean
The afternoon before
sunset is the best time to visit this most popular beach in Yogyakarta. Parangtritis
Beach is very closely related to the legend of Ratu Kidul (Queen of South).
Many Javanese people believe that Paris Beach is the gate of Ratu Kidul’s
magical kingdom who controls the southern sea. So, do not swim on this
beach, the waves are big and the current is strong. Do not go beyond knee-deep.
Swim in the hotel's swimming pool instead.
We stayed in Hotel Queen
of the South, the luxurious resort that is named according to this legend. he hotel is on top of a rock cliff,
overlooking the Indian Ocean about 50 metres below. But the road leading to the
hotel on the cliff is indeed very rough, so only go during daylight.
We choose a Superior room overlooking
the ocean. The Superior room is spacious, serene and with its own terrace
looking out to the sea. Heck, just draw the curtains to your full length
windows and you can fall asleep in your bed looking out to the sea. If you want some privacy in vast open
area, from the hotel walk alongside the rock cliff to a secluded area. The view
is even better there, as the cliff curves toward the ocean.
When the sun is learning to the west
and the weather is sunny, it’s time for having fun. Although visitors are
prohibited from swimming, Paris Beach is not lack of the means for having fun.
On the beach there is ATVs (all-terrain Vehicle) rental, the tariff is around
Rp 50.000 ~ 100.000 per half hour. Another option is the carriage. Walking
along the sand surface that is smoothly swept by the wave with two-wheeled horse-drawn
where the cluster of rocks that is so beautiful.
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