5. The Beaches of Trisik, Glagah and Congat in Kulon Progo

•       Trisik Beach

This pretty beach is very well known among fising lovers. To have a good catch, they go fishing at the Gunsairo river. Its is approximately 37 km from Yogyakarta to the beach. The suggested route is from Yogyakarta through Palbapang, then turn left at the crossroad to Srandakan leading to Brosot. You can take a trip from Yogyakarta to Brosot by public bus, but stopover at Srandakan, from here you change a Micro bus to the beach. Traditional transportation such as dokar or andong (horse carts) are available from Brosot to the beach.

•       Glagah and Congat Beaches

Glagah beach is located in Kulon Progo Regency, about 40 km from Yogyakarta city, visitor can take a Yogyakarta-Purworejo bus or Micro bus, then stop at the crossroad leading to Glagah. Ojek or motorcycle ride is available at the crossroad or just take a walk.

The facilities at Glagah beach include recreation park, fishing pool and camping ground. Another beach is congat, about 5 km from Glagah beach and is connected with a well asphalted road so that the two beaches are often arranged in one package for visitors.