9 Beautiful and Beautiful Beaches in Gunungkidul

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.

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Exoticism of Kartini Beach, Jepara

The exoticism of Kartini Beach Tourism - Kartini Beach is a beach tourism object located in Bulu Village, Jepara, Central Java, about 2.5 km west of the center of Jepara City. The Kartini Beach tourism object area has an area of ​​about 3.5 hectares and is a strategic tourist area because this beach is a sea transportation route to the Karimunjawa National Marine Park and Panjang Island tourism objects.

Kartini Beach Tourism Object offers the charm of the beauty of the beach with relatively small waves with a wide stretch of white sand and coral reefs that add to the natural impression around the beach.

Besides that, Kartini Beach Tourism is also supported by various facilities such as docks, turtle aquariums, motels, children's games, etc. Besides that, visitors can also enjoy culinary dishes available around the beach while enjoying the beautiful natural panorama around the beach.

Access
To get to the location of the Kartini beach tourism object, visitors can start their journey from the Jepara Terminal. From this terminal, visitors can use public transportation facilities such as buses and city transportation or visitors can also take a taxi or rented car to go to the Kartini Beach location. Read also Along Gunungkidul Beach, Yogyakarta's Kuta Beach.

Facility
•    prayer room
•    Lodging
•    Food Stalls
•    Adequate parking space
•    Souvenir sale
•    Wi-Fi

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7 Interesting Tourist Attractions in Wonogiri Regency

7 Tourist Attractions in Wonogiri - Wonogiri Regency, which is known as Gaplek City, is one of the districts that has the largest area among the regencies in the Greater Solo area. Besides being famous for its typical food, namely cassava, Wonogiri Regency also has several natural, spiritual, and adventure tourism spots that are worth a visit. Here are 7 Tourist Attractions in Wonogiri Regency:

1. KAHYANGAN

Kahyangan is a spiritual tourist spot in Wonogiri. It is said that this place was the place where Danang Suto Wijoyo, known as Panembahan Senopati, the first king of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom, meditated. Apart from that, there is also a waterfall and the top of Heaven which is said to be the place where Sutowijoyo met Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, so those who believe in this are prohibited from wearing green clothes.

Transportation to Heaven Tour

From Wonogiri City, visitors can take a bus from the Giriwono Bus Terminal and take a minibus from near Ponten (near the Land Agency Office), heading for Tirtomoyo. From Tirtomoyo, you can take village transportation to Kahyangan or Sukarjo. Until now there is no village transportation that can enter Kahyangan, so you have to continue on foot for about 1 km. Visitors can drive directly to the Kahyangan parking lot.

2. PANTAI SEMBUKAN

Wonogiri Regency is the only Regency/city in the Surakarta area that has a beach. Semmbuhan Beach is located in Paranggupito District, approximately 40 Km south of Wonogiri City or 2 hours drive. Semmbuh Beach is famous as a ritual beach that is crowded with people to meditate and pray for blessings.

Sembukan beach, which is approximately 3.5 km from the Parnggupito District Office, also held at certain times by holding a larung event which is also followed by wayang events. If you want to travel to Sembukan beach, don't forget to bring a hook because there are many people fishing for fish while enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of the sea. Besides that, there is also a place of worship on the top of a mountain which is located not far from the Semmbuh beach.

3. PANTAI NAMPU

Apart from Semmbuhan Beach, in Wonogiri Regency there are also other beaches that are no less interesting for you to visit, namely Nampu Beach. The Nampu Beach Tourism Object offers natural beauty with stretches of white sand and rocks that are still preserved in their naturalness, the waves crashing against the rocks are one of the points of beauty that this beach has. Nampu Beach has about 3 beach points separated by green mounds of land.

During the trip to Nampu Beach, you will be presented with a unique view of karst rocks and hills overgrown with trees that look cool. The air is so clean and refreshing, it becomes an additional panorama for you before entering the beach which is part of the southern ocean.

Access to Nampu Beach Tourism

To go to Nampu Beach Tourism, you can take the route from Ngadirojo District - Baturetno District - Giriwoyo - Giri Tontro - Giri Belah Intersection - Paranggupito. If you are from Surakarta City, you can take the Wonogiri City route to Paranggupito, then you will arrive at the Giri Belah intersection and continue on to Paranggupito District. The entry ticket is only IDR 2,000 and is added with money for vehicle parking of IDR 2,000.

4. ELEPHANT MUNGKUR RESERVOIR

Gajah Mungkur Reservoir is a reservoir located 3 km south of the city of Wonogiri district, Central Java Province. The waters of this artificial lake were made by damming the longest river on the island of Java, namely the Bengawan Solo river. It was built in the late 1970s and began operating in 1978. The reservoir with an area of ​​approximately 8800 ha in 7 districts can irrigate 23600 ha of rice fields in the areas of Sukoharjo, Klaten, Karanganyar, and Sragen.

Apart from that, the Gajah Mungkur Reservoir also offers the beauty of a cool natural panorama which is equipped with facilities such as floating restaurants, cages, or hotels. Meanwhile, in certain months, the Gajah Mungkur reservoir also often holds ritual and sports tourism events.

5. ALAS KETHU

Alas, Kethu Tourism Object is located in the middle of the heart of Wonogiri City with panoramic views of teak, mahogany, and eucalyptus forests covering an area of ​​approximately 40 hectares. Apart from being a tourist spot, it is also the lungs of Wonogiri city with large and shady plants.

Alas, Kethu is very suitable for shooting action films and soap operas, because it is close to the Surakarta and Mangkunegaran palaces, besides that access to the location is very easy to reach.

6. SETREN WATERFALL

Setren Waterfall is a tourist attraction of choice that is no less interesting than Tawangmangu Waterfall, located in Slogohimo District, approximately 30 Km east of Wonogiri City towards Ponorogo (East Java). Unspoiled scenery with panoramic views of hills and waterfalls, agro-tourism is very suitable for tourism among young people and nature lovers.

The natural potential of the mountains is a source of domestic foreign exchange, namely the Girimanik waterfall in Setren Village. This area can be said to be similar to the Tawangmangu area, Karanganyar, only the Setren area is not well known by the wider community. However, judging from the natural conditions, the beauty and coolness are the same as the cold Tawangmangu area. Therefore, since 2000, the District Government (Pemkab) of Wonogiri has tried to develop nature tourism in the mountains of the Girimanik waterfall.

In Girimanik nature tourism there are three waterfalls, namely Manikmoyo waterfall, Condromoyo waterfall, and Tejomoyo waterfall. The physical attraction in the form of beautiful and natural mountain scenery makes this waterfall a mainstay of tourism development. "Because it is equipped with Sendang Drajat and Sendang Kanastren so that it becomes a special attraction." The Slogohimo District area is known by the community as a producer of durian fruit. Durian from Slogohimo is often sent to Jakarta or other big cities. Moreover, the durian fruit from Slogohimo has a specialty, which is delicious.

7. GUA PUTRI KENCONO

Putri Kencono Cave is located in Wonodadi Village, Pracimantoro District, 40 km from the city of Wonogiri. Which has a very beautiful and unique beauty because it has an area of ​​​​approximately 1,000 m2 and penetrates the hill on the other side of the hill. This place has the advantage of the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites. The distance between Putri Kencana cave and Pracimantoro District is approximately 9 Km. Also read Nampu Beach, Exotic Wonogiri Beach Tourism

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Enjoying the Natural Panorama of Depok Beach Sand Dunes

Natural Panorama of Depok Beach Sand Dunes - Depok Beach is a Yogyakarta Beach Tourism object located in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta, about thirty kilometers south of the city of Yogyakarta. This beach is also side by side with Parangtritis Beach and Parangkusumo Beach.

In the Depok Beach Tourism area, you will be spoiled with natural scenery in the form of a stretch of sand dune that stretches wide to the Parangkusumo beach area and Parangtritis Beach. The sand dunes on Depok beach are a natural landscape second to none and are rarely found in areas with tropical climates.

Sand Dunes located in the Depok Beach Tourism Object area were formed through a unique process thousands of years ago. There are several types of dunes, namely parabolic dunes, longitudinal dunes, comb dunes, and barchan dunes. Sea breezes and steep hills to the east carry sand from Merapi's activity that settles near rivers towards the mainland, forming dunes or dunes.

Apart from offering natural panoramas in the form of sand dunes, the Depok beach tour also offers a variety of seafood or seafood that is ready to spoil your tongue. Cakalang fish dishes are popular because of their affordable prices. For white and red snapper types, while for quite expensive types of fish, pomfret costs Rp. 27 thousand to Rp. 60 thousand

Access to Depok Beach Tourism

To get to the Depok Beach Area, visitors can take the same route as Parangtritis from Yogyakarta. After arriving near the Parangtritis retribution post, you can turn right towards Depok Beach.

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Enjoy the natural panorama of the Exotic Luhur Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple is one of the tourist attractions on the island of Bali, precisely in Pecatu Village, South Kuta District, Badung Regency, Bali. Pura Luhur Uluwatu is built on a steep rock with a height of about 97 meters which is believed by Hindus to be a support for 9 winds or called the Sad Kahyangan Temple and functions as a place of worship for God Rudra.

Apart from having such a stunning view, the temple which is located at the end of this rock, visitors will be spoiled with a natural panorama of white sand with waves that split between the rocks and a beautiful sunset or sunset. In addition, at the Uluwatu Temple Tourism location, a Kecak dance performance is held every day against the backdrop of the sunset which makes it a spectacular show, accompanied by a group of about 50 male dancers.

History of Uluwatu Temple

According to local stories, the Uluwatu temple was built in the 11th century by Mpu Kuturan. At that time, Pura Luhur Uluwatu became a place of worship for Dewa Rudra to ask for safety. Apart from building a temple, Mpu Kuturan is also believed to have passed down rules and regulations for traditional villages around the temple which are still known today. Four centuries later, around the 16th century, Dang Hyang Nirartha, a Hindu propagator from East Java, decided to moksa (merge with or return to the presence of the gods) at this temple. In the local language moksa is also called ngeluhur. That is why, the name of Uluwatu Temple was later supplemented by the word sublime, becoming Uluwatu Temple.

Luhur Uluwatu Temple has several ordering temples, namely temples that are closely related to the main temple. These temples include the Bajurit Temple, Pererepan Temple, Kulat Temple, Dalem Selonding Temple, and Dalem Pangleburan Temple. This pretense is directly related to the Luhur Uluwatu Temple during Piodalan, namely the worship of Sang Hyang Widi which takes place every 210 days, on Tuesday Kliwon Wuku Medangsia.

Access to Uluwatu Tourism

The Uluwatu Temple Tourism Area is approximately one hour from Ngurah Rai Denpasar Bali airport. You can use taxi services, rented cars or motorbikes, and travel agents to go to Uluwatu Temple. If using the services of a travel agent, a visit to Uluwatu Temple is usually part of a package with other tourist objects in the southern Bali area.

Travel Tips at Uluwatu Temple

It is best to visit the Uluwatu Temple Tourism Object in the afternoon, so you can watch the sunset with the amazing silhouette of Uluwatu Temple. It is recommended that you also have to be careful with your luggage because the monkeys that live in this temple have a habit of taking tourists' luggage. To enter this temple you must wear a sarong and sash which can be rented at this temple.

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Seminyak Bali Tourism

Seminyak Tourism Object is located in the northern part of Legian, Bali. About 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The Seminyak tourist area can be reached by using a taxi, or rental car service.

The Seminyak area is one of the tourist destinations in Bali which has a collection of various hotels, villas, and private estates which are mostly located on the beach, rice fields, and in the middle of the entertainment center. With this very strategic location, it's no wonder that the Seminyak Tourism area is quite busy with tourists, both local and foreign tourists.

Seminyak Tourism is known as an elite tourist area on the island of Bali which is perfect for tourists who like shopping, fine dining, and nightlife. It's no wonder that in Seminyak Tourism Object there are many hotel tour packages with rental villas with quite luxurious facilities. Apart from offering hotel tour packages and villas with luxury in them, Seminyak also has several restaurants which are quite famous in the Seminyak tourist area.

Seminyak tourism has become a favorite tourist location in Bali for foreign and local tourists because it is known as an elite tourist location by offering complete luxury facilities that are rarely found in tourist objects in Bali.

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Bali Lovina Beach Tourism Exoticism

Lovina Beach Tourism Object - Lovina Beach is a beach tourism object located in the North Bali region. Precisely 9 km west of Singaraja City. The natural panorama of Lovina Beach Tourism looks unspoiled with black sand and relatively calm waves, which is the main attraction to visit. Besides that, the Lovina Beach Tourism Object area is also famous as a place to watch shows of cute and friendly wild dolphins.

To be able to witness the attractions of these wild dolphins firsthand, visitors are advised to leave in the morning when the sun will rise by using a small boat provided by the management because these dolphins will appear around 6 am to 8 am. At this hour, dolphins will appear with various activities, such as swimming or also jumping on the surface of the water. Of course, this will be a pretty amazing sight for visitors to Lovina Beach Tourism.

Besides being able to witness the action of the dolphins directly, at Lovina Beach visitors will also be offered diving tours. Visitors can see directly the diversity of ornamental fish in this marine park. Lovina Marine Park is also not inferior to other marine parks in Bali.

Meanwhile, in the Lovina Beach Tourism Object area, there are also many lodgings with varying prices. Ranging from simple inns to luxury inns. There is also an inn that provides dolphin attractions that have been trained and a small zoo inside the inn.

Access to Lovina Beach Tourism

To go to the Lovina Beach Tourism Area, if from Denpasar you can pass through the Bedugul protected forest tour, Singaraja then heads to Lovina Beach. Another route you can pass is through Bedugul, Seririt, and Lovina. Travel via both routes can be reached within 2 hours. But the road is rather winding and up and down. You can also take the Gilimanuk route to Lovina. The road is relatively straight and comfortable even though it takes a longer time, which is around 4 hours.

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Exotic Jogja Gunungkidul Kukup Beach Tourism

Kukup Beach Tourism - Talking about beach tourism in Yogyakarta seems endless, there are approximately 20 beaches that can be visited by tourists and all of them have different natural panoramas, call it Kukup Beach, a beach located in Kemadang Village, Tanjungsari District, Yogyakarta, has its own uniqueness that offers views of the beach with white sand and rocks that form caves.

In addition, the Kukup Beach Tourism Area also has its own features among the beaches in Gunungkidul district, including the many marine biotas that you can find on this beach such as ornamental fish with various types and colors, sea eels, starfish, and many more. much more.

At Kukup Beach Tourism there is also a cottage pavilion with adequate facilities. Just like on Baron Beach, every Sura month, at Kukup beach, Sea Alms are also held, or what the locals call harbor.

Access to Kukup Beach Tourism Object

To get to the Kukup Beach Tourism location, it is better to direct the trip to the city of Wonosari. The easiest path to get to Wonosari from downtown Yogya is to take the Eastern Southern Ring Road (South Ring Road) heading towards Jalan Raya Wonosari. The shortest distance from Yogyakarta's southern ring to Wonosari via the Wonosari highway is about 32 km.

After arriving in the city of Wonosari, there are two alternative roads to get to Kukup beach. The first route is, after passing Wonosari square, turn right past Kemandang village towards Kukup beach (there is a sign to turn right). The road condition of this route is quite good with very adequate markings. This route is route that winds through the limestone hills of Gunung Kidul. The length of this route from Wonosari to Kukup beach is about 23 km. Before entering the beach area, there is a retribution counter. The fare to enter the beach is 2000 rupiah / per person. After passing through this gate, there is a T-junction, take the left to go to Kukup beach, while the right one goes to Baron beach

That is a glimpse of Jogja Kukup Beach Tourism, all information about this beach area is summarized from various sources, hopefully, it can be a reference for you to get to know more closely the Beauty of the Exotic Jogja Kukup Beach Tourism Object. Hope it is useful and thanks for visiting.

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Exoticism of Drini Beach with Two Different Sides

The exoticism of Drini Beach - Gunungkidul Regency is famous for its many beaches that offer natural beauty that is still maintained by its beauty, one of which is Drini Beach, a beach located in the area of ​​Ngestirejo Village, Tanjungsari District, Gunungkidul Regency. Drini.

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 at high tide, 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.

Access to the Drini Beach tourist attraction

The access road to Drini Beach Tourism: if you are from the city of Wonosari, you can take directions to Tepus and you still have to continue the journey for 20 km to get to Drini Beach. You can follow the signposts that direct you to your destination.

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Selarong Cave Tourism Object, Bantul, Yogyakarta

Talking about tourism in D.I Yogyakarta seems to never end, this city full of history has a lot of natural attractions that contain historical value, one of which is the Selarong Cave Nature Tourism Object. The cave, which is located in the Kembang Putihan area, Guwosari, Pajangan, Bantul, Yogyakarta, is located in limestone hills about 35 meters high and filled with dense trees. The location of the Selarong cave is very steep with a slope of about 45 degrees. To reach the location, you have to climb the stairs for about 400 meters.

History of Goa Selarong

In the Javanese war that occurred from 1825 to 1830, it was always synonymous with the figure of a horse warrior with a white turban and a dagger. Who doesn't know Prince Diponegoro? The history of his struggle cannot be separated from the existence of this one sacred place, namely Goa Selarong. At that time, Goa Selarong became one of the important places for him, this place was not only used as a hideout but to set a war strategy with the Colonials.

The shape of Selarong Cave is like a basin which is only about 3 m wide, about 2 m high, and about 3 m deep. Selarong Cave has two adjoining caves, namely Lanang Cave (the cave used by P Diponegoro to strategize and hide Prince Diponegoro) and Wadon Cave (the former residence of RA Ratnaningsih, the Prince's wife). The word Selarong comes from "Selo" which means rock and "rong" which means hole.

Other tourist facilities in Selarong:

• Manikmaya waterfall and spring
• Serong traditional arts festival
• Spacious parking
• gazebo-like building

Access to Goa Selarong Tourism

• From Adisucipto Airport: exit through the underground gate then take the Trans Jogja bus, get off at the Giwangan terminal then take the Yogya – Bantul bus, get off at the Great Mosque/Bpati Bantul Office then take a motorcycle taxi.
• From Tugu Station Head to Selarong Cave: exit through the front door then take the Trans Jogja bus, get off at the Giwangan terminal then take the Yogya – Bantul bus, get off at the Great Mosque/Bpati Bantul Office then take a motorcycle taxi.
• From Lempuyangan Station to Goa Selarong: take the Trans Jogja bus, get off at the Giwangan terminal, then take the Yogya – Bantul bus, get off at the Great Mosque/Bpati Bantul Office, then take a motorcycle taxi.
• From the Jombor terminal Head to Goa Selarong: take the Yogya-Tempel bus, get off at the ring road intersection of Jalan Bantul, then take the Yogya-Bantul bus, get off at the Great Mosque/Bpati Bantul Office, then take a motorcycle taxi.
• From Giwangan Terminal Head to Goa Selarong: take the Yogya-Bantul bus, get off at the Great Mosque/Bpati Bantul Office, then take a motorcycle taxi

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Exotic Cerme Cave Tourism

Cerme Cave Tourism Object, Yogyakarta - Cerme Cave is one of the caves located in the hamlet of Srunggo, Selopamioro, Imogiri, Bantul, Yogyakarta. This cave which is a historical heritage has a length of about 1.5 km where this cave penetrates to spring in the Panggang area, Ploso village, Giritirto, Gunungkidul Regency. To reach this cave you have to climb a ladder as high as approximately 759 meters. Apart from that, in the vicinity of the Cerme Cave Tourism Object, there are also small caves such as Ledek Cave, Clown Cave, Kaum Cave, and Dalang Cave. Previously, these caves were often used for meditation.

Goa Cerme has panoramic views of the beauty of stalactites and stalagmites as well as an underground river and lots of bats in the cave. Cerme Cave Tourism has a water depth of about 1 meter to 1.5 meters. This cave consists of many rooms with various shapes such as Kahyangan, Sekakap Building, Kraton, Meeting Stage, Watu Gilang, Rice Barn, Zamzam Water, Mustoko, Holy Water, Watu Kaji, Pelungguhan or Paseban, Grojogan Sewu, Water Penguripan, Gamelan, and Hanging Watu.

As a cave that still maintains its natural authenticity, the Cerme Cave Tourism Object offers several challenging adventures in it. With a distance of about 1.5 km from the entrance in the Bantul area, and ending at Ploso village, Gunungkidul Regency, during this distance you will walk in the water with a maximum water level of 1 – 1.5 meters. The slippery rocks and the steepness of the rocks in the water will challenge you as an adventurer to survive until you reach the end of the Cerme Cave.

History of Cerme Cave, Bantul

The word cerme comes from the word lecture which indicates the discussion conducted by the walisongo. Cerme Cave was once used by the Walisongos to spread Islam in Java. Apart from that, the Cerme cave was also used to discuss plans to build the Great Mosque of Demak. Every Monday or Tuesday, a thanksgiving ceremony is always held to ask God for blessings.

Transport to Goa Cerme

From all locations, the first time is to the Giwangan terminal. From giwangan, take a bus bound for Imogiri then get off at Srunggo hamlet, Selopamioro Village, then walk towards Cerme cave.

Entrance Ticket and Travel costs:

• Rafting fee via travel agent: IDR 120,000
• Motorcycle parking fee in the cave area: IDR 2,000
• Entrance ticket to the cave: IDR 2,250
• Headlamp rental: IDR 5,000
• Entrance ticket to the cave inside: IDR 2,000
• Cave guide: IDR 30,000
• Information from various sources.

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