Parangtritis Beach
🥘 Halal-friendly🕌 Prayer room
A dramatic black-sand beach south of Yogyakarta, known for its sand dunes, sunset views and the legend of Nyai Roro Kidul, Queen of the Southern Sea. Strong currents make swimming unsafe.
💡 Local tipFamous black-sand beach ~27km south of the city. Strong currents — swimming is dangerous; enjoy the sand dunes, horse carts and paragliding instead. Linked to the Queen of the Southern Sea legend (don't wear green).
- 📍AddressParangtritis, Kretek, Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta
- 🕐HoursOpen 24h (sunset best)
- 🎟️Entry feeIDR 10,000
- 🌤️Best timeSunset