Pasisir Parangtritis) is a tourist spot

Pasisir Parangtritis) is a tourist spot located in Parangtritis Village, Kapanéwon Kretek, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The distance is approximately 27 km from the city center. This beach is one of the famous tourist destinations in Yogyakarta and has become a tourism icon in Yogyakarta. 

This beach has a symbolic value which is a magical line that connects the Krapyak Stage, the Yogyakarta Palace, the Yogyakarta Monument and Mount Merapi, which is known as the Yogyakarta Imaginary Line.

The beach which is located on the east side of Parangkusumo Beach has a legend attached to Ratu Kidul as the ruler of the southern sea and its beauty. This beach is a fairly wide beach in Yogyakarta, in contrast to beaches in other Yogyakarta areas such as the beach in Gunungkidul which is relatively small.

Myth and Folklore

Parangtritis Beach with its beautiful coral reefs.The enchantment of Parangtritis Beach cannot be separated from the history, legends and myths of the Queen of the South Coast who are very famous in Indonesia. It begins with a mythical story about a kingdom that is said to exist in the sea around the coast. Nyi Roro Kidul itself has become a long history of Yogyakarta and the Kingdom of Mataram. There are many stories and myths circulating about Nyi Roro Kidul, the Queen of the South Seas.

It is said that from the past this kingdom existed and was led by the ruler of the southern sea, namely Nyi Roro Kidul. The mystery is still a story passed down from generation to generation and is often discussed by the local community or newcomers, especially when it is associated with another myth, namely the prohibition against wearing green clothes.

Parangtritis Beach has something to do with the myth circulating that tourists who come are not allowed to wear green clothes. As part of the South Coast, Parangtritis is believed to be the domain of the mythical figure Nyi Roro Kidul. That said, tourists visiting Parangtritis wearing green clothes will be dragged away by the waves of Nyi Roro Kidul. Nyi Roro Kidul is said to be happy with the color green. The local community advises, preferably when visiting Parangtritis or other places, tourists must uphold and respect the customs that apply in that place.

Attractiveness Sunset at Parangtritis Beach

Parangtritis Beach also allows tourists to watch the sunrise and sunset. This beach offers other activities for tourists such as walking around the beach using ATV motorbikes, horses or buggies, doing sports such as running, soccer and volleyball on the beach sand, playing on the edge of the waves, playing kites, or just sitting around while enjoying the beach atmosphere. Parangtritis