Parangtritis Resort is the closest place from Yogyakarta where you can enjoy swimming in the ocean.
Due to its proximity to the city and its beautiful 3km long wide beach, Parangtritis is especially popular with locals. Very few foreign tourists come here.
While the beach is very busy on weekends, it is much more relaxed on weekdays and you can enjoy much more peace and quiet.
Beach facilities
Virtually the entire length of the beach is lined with dozens, perhaps hundreds, of small local restaurants and shops. As Parangtritis is mainly frequented by Indonesians, prices here are not particularly exorbitant.
At a few places you can rent a sun lounger with an umbrella or take advantage of some of the attractions such as pony rides or more adrenaline-pumping off-road quad rides.
The sea on the south coast of Java is often battered by big waves and you'll notice that most locals don't swim, they just enjoy being on land.
However, the entrance to the water is gradual and free of rocks.
How to get there
Parangtritis is very accessible from Yogyakarta.
DAMRI Bus
DAMRI's regular minibus service is the cheapest and most comfortable transport.
- Yogyakarta - station at Bank Indonesia near Malioboro Avenue (see map)
- Departures towards Parangtritis - 5:00, 5:30, 8:30, 9:00, 12:30, 13:00, 16:30, 17:00
- Parangtrisits - bus station (see map)
- Departures to Yogyakarta - 6:30, 7:00, 10:30, 11:00, 14:30, 15:00, 18:30, 19:00
Ticket cost 15 000 idr and you buy it before boarding the minibus at the kiosk. Payment is cash only. You will not receive any paper ticket, just pay the fare and board the minibus.
The journey time is approximately 90 minutes and only stops at Bank Indonesia in Yogyakarta for boarding.
Reliable online information is not available, official Damri website: damri.co.id.
Grab / Gojek
The most convenient option, and if you are travelling with more than one person, then the classic mobile taxi apps Grab or Gojek are a relatively cheap way to get around.
Even though Parangtritis is more than 30 km away from Jogja, it is no problem to get a driver. Through the app, your ride will be confirmed usually within 5 minutes.
The price is calculated according to the current demand and is around 170 000 idr.
Local bus
A frequent service from around 6:00am to 5:00pm is offered by local buses running from Giwangan bus station in the southeast of Yogyakarta.
These buses run twice an hour and a ticket costs 20 000 idr.
Accommodation
If you'd like to relax by the sea for a few nights after your stay in bustling Yogyakarta before heading away, Parangtritis may be a good option.
However, you won't find any big hotels in the resort, just small local accommodations.
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