9 Beautiful and Beautiful Beaches in Gunungkidul - Gunungkidul Regency is one of the areas in Yogyakarta Province which has the most beach tourism objects, at least there are 9 beautiful and beautiful beaches offering the beauty of white sand and crashing waves that are ready to pamper you. For those of you who want to go to the beach with family or relatives, here are 9 beautiful and beautiful beaches in Gunungkidul Regency that you shouldn't miss:
1. Baron Beach
Baron Beach, which is located approximately 40 km from Yogyakarta, has a very beautiful natural charm. At Baron Beach, there is an underground river mouth that can be used for bathing after playing in the sea. In addition, tourists can also enjoy a variety of fresh and ready-to-eat sea fish, at affordable prices, including the typical Baron Beach menu, Snapper Soup. On the east side, which can be reached via a circular path, there is a limestone hill. Tourists can rest at the viewing post while breathing the refreshing beach air.
2. Krakal Beach
Krakal Beach is a beach tourism object with white sand interspersed with coral. Krakal Beach stretches at the end of a series of beaches on the southeastern side of Gunungkidul, including Baron and Kukup Beaches. Krakal Beach is located in the village area of Ngestirejo, Tanjungsari sub-district, about 65 km from the city of Yogyakarta, which can be reached in approximately 3 hours.
The length of Krakal Beach, which reaches 40,000 meters, makes this beach the longest in Gunungkidul Regency. Some opinions even without hesitation call Krakal the most beautiful. The west and east sides are bounded by cliffs.
There is one thing that is unique in Krakal, namely the appearance of various ornamental fish at certain times. When the sea situation is receding, ornamental fish appear such as the large Keep, Busted, and Pogat as well as the small Tliger ornamental fish. The appearance of ornamental fish usually coincides with the appearance of moss when the dry season comes. These fish also appear more at the beginning of the month than at the end of the month.
3. Drini Beach
Drini Beach, a beach located in the area of Ngestirejo Village, Tanjungsari District, Gunungkidul Regency, has its own specialty, namely, there is a coral island overgrown with Drini trees.
Like other beaches in Gunungkidul Regency, Drini Beach is also surrounded by panoramic views of white sand and rocks that stand firm against the swift crashing waves. There is something unique that can be seen in the Drini Beach Tourism Object, namely Drini Beach is covered with white sand which is divided into two parts, the west side, and the east side, where the two parts have different characters.
On the west side of the beach, there is a stretch of beach that extends. While on the east side, there is a small bay facing southeast. Each side of the sea is separated by a large rock. If the water is receding, the separation of Drini Beach on the west and east sides is not clear. But when the sea water is high, then gradually this separation will be clearly visible because the seawater from the east side will rise slowly.
Furthermore, through a channel, this water will move towards the west and inundate several parts of the coast. This puddle will eventually hinder visitors who want to go to the west coast so they have to make a detour. And in the end, this pool of water will make a large rock that was originally used as a barrier to looking like a small island in the middle of Drini Beach.
4. Indrayanti Beach
Indrayanti Beach has a different concept compared to the beaches in Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta. Even though they both have stretches of white sand and coral rocks, Indrayanti Beach has a different feel, one might say Kuta Beach, Yogyakarta. to attract both foreign and local tourists, the management gives a touch that looks modern, this can be seen in the location arrangement and the provision of facilities to support visitors at the Indrayanti Beach Tourism Object.
When you enter the Indrayanti Beach Tourism location, you can see restaurants lined up neatly along the beach, not to forget the white sand and coral reefs which make the charm of Indrayanti Beach look more beautiful than you will ever find on beaches in Gunungkidul Regency.
5. Along Beach
Sepanjang Beach is located in Kemadang Village, Tanjungsari District, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta. This beach tourism which is still relatively new has a long coastline among the beaches in the Gunungkidul district offering natural beauty with clean white sand along the beach, many people call it Kutanya Beach, Yogyakarta.
Beach tourism does not offer modern things such as cafes or luxury cottages, but on this beach, it offers a closeness to nature, this can be seen in the absence of permanent buildings standing on the beach, which are visible only a few huts occupied by local people. around. At the Sepanjang Beach Tourism Object, you can still find various types of sea animals and shellfish, but you have to be careful because there are still many sea urchins with sharp spines.
6. Sundak Beach
Sundak Beach is located in Sidoharjo Village, Tepus, Gunungkidul, and has a legend. The name Sundak is said to have come from a fight between dogs which in Javanese are ASU and porcupines. So later, the two animals were shortened to Sundak.
Sundak Beach has a very beautiful natural panorama. So it's no wonder that recently this beach has become a leading natural tourism destination in Gunungkidul Regency. The collaboration between sloping white sand and clear sea water makes this beach a special attraction.
On this beach, you will be presented with exotic limestone hills which are often used as shooting locations. Sundak Beach also has a cave with a well of fresh water which is the source of water for the local people.
7. Siung Beach
Siung Beach is located in a remote area in Gunung Kidul Regency, south of the Tepus sub-district to be precise. The distance is about 70 km from downtown Yogyakarta, or about 2 hours drive.
The natural panorama that is quite prominent from Siung Beach is its coral reefs. The giant corals on the west and east of the beach have an important role, not only to add to the beauty and to separate other beaches. The reef is also the basis for naming the beach, a witness to the glory of the coastal area in the past and the charm that has made this beach more and more known, at least in the Asian region.
8. Ngobaran Beach
Ngobaran Beach is a tourist spot located in Kanigoro Village, Saptosari subdistrict, Gunungkidul Regency, 2 km from Ngrenehan beach.
This beach is very beautiful. If the water recedes, you will see small ponds formed from coral reefs covered with algae (seaweed) and there are many other marine biotas that might get stuck in the rock pools. This is what sustains the life of land fishermen, namely fishermen who do not need a boat or boat to get marine products, it is enough to do activities along the beach. The marine biotas that are often found are lobsters, sea urchins, shellfish, starfish, and the seaweed itself, of course.
Ngobaran Beach is quite an exotic beach in Gunungkidul Regency. Not many people know about this beach compared to Baron Beach or the beaches in Gunungkidul Regency. Even though the beauty of the beach and the surrounding area is no less interesting than the beaches in Gunungkidul. When visiting Ngobaran Beach you will be presented with a panoramic view of the cliffs or rock hills around the beach. From the other side, you will see the beach with charming cliffs combined with large pandanus trees and other typical flora.
9. Ngrenehan Beach
Ngrenehan Beach is located in Kanigoro Village, Saptosari District, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta, or about 60 km from downtown Yogjakarta.
There are still not many people who know the existence of this beach, because it is hidden, through small winding and wavy roads, and there is still no means of transportation that goes directly to the location of Ngrenehan Beach.
On this beach, you will be able to enjoy a seafood menu, because on Ngrenehan Beach there is also a fish auction, so you can immediately buy a variety of fresh seafood. And for those of you who don't want to bother cooking yourself, there are food stalls that provide a variety of processed seafood as well. No wonder, because around this beach there are fishing villages.
Apart from that, you can also enjoy the beauty around the beach, playing on the white sand, enjoying the waves crashing against the rocks to fishing on the rocks. And, you can also enjoy this beach from a height, namely from a hill around the beach.
