3. Parangtritis Beach Resort

1.      Parangtritis Beach Resort

Parangtritis area, better known as a recreation beach resort, constitues a place which has many historical attractions especially the one which has relation with the legend of Ratu Kidul, the Queen of the South Sea (Indian Ocean). It is 27 km from Yogyakarta and offers some attractions, such as:

Ø  Parang Wedang

It is a mineral hot spring which flows the whole your round. It is a good place for visitors to have skin treatment.

Ø  Parang Kusuma

According to Javanese belief, Parang Kusuma is considered a sacred place in the area Parangtritis beach. This site is believed to the meeting place between the kings who ruled Yogyakarta and Ratu Kidul, Queen of the South Sea. The meeting volcanic eruption is called Watu Gilang located on the sand of the beach. This sacred complex is frequently visited by domestic tourists, and it is equipped with accomodations, mosque, restaurants, and so on.

Ø  Gambirawati Highlands

To reach the Gambirawati Highlands, one can take the route from Parangtritis to Panggang and Langse cave.  This area is good palce to see a panoramatic view and its surroundings.

Ø  Langse Cave

Langse was used to be an asceticism cave in the form of corridor under the big rock of which of the mouth overlooks the sea. The cave can be reached by climbing down a steep rock and a rope or a bamboo ladder. To go into and out of the cave, one can do it when the tide ebbs, on account of the cave mouth is covered with sea water when the tide comes in.

Ø  Tomb of Syeh Bela-Belu

This tomb is located on the hill of Pemancingan, and is often visited by pilgrims on Tuesdays and Jum’at Kliwon (certain Fridays of Javanese calender).