Overview
Parangtritis Beach lies on the Indian Ocean coast about 27km south of Yogyakarta city, associated with the Javanese legend of Nyai Roro Kidul, the Queen of the South Sea. Strong currents make swimming risky, so horseback riding, ATV rides, and sand-dune activities are more popular, and sunsets here are especially beautiful. Local legend holds that wearing green into the water is taboo.
Travel Tips
Avoid wearing green due to local legend, and stick to beach activities rather than swimming given the strong waves.
Affiliate link — RoadMento may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Yogyakarta, Indonesia from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Indonesia on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Yogyakarta on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
Check the live FX widget above for the latest KRW rate. Korean travel cards like Travel Wallet, Hana EZ and Toss FX offer free local ATM withdrawals and competitive rates.
Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Yogyakarta with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Yogyakarta 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Parangtritis Beach
Tap a pin on the map to jump to that attraction.
Kotagede
The first capital of the Mataram Sultanate in the 16th century, now known for silver craftsmanship.
📍 22.8km away
Alun-Alun Kidul
The southern square of the Kraton, famous at night for illuminated pedal go-karts.
📍 24.2km away
Malioboro Street
Yogyakarta's main street, packed with batik crafts, street food, and traditional markets.
📍 26.2km away
Timang Beach
A dramatic cliff beach famous for its thrilling hand-pulled wooden cable car crossing.
📍 30.5km away
Ratu Boko Temple
Ancient hilltop palace ruins with the best sunset views overlooking the Prambanan plain.
📍 33.3km away
Jomblang Cave
An adventure cave where you rappel down to witness a heavenly beam of light streaming from above.
📍 34.0km away
Things to Do in Yogyakarta
Borobudur Sunrise Tour
Depart at 4:30 AM to witness sunrise at Borobudur, the world largest Buddhist temple. The temple emerging from morning mist as the sun rises is an iconic photo moment.
Javanese Batik Making
Create your own Javanese batik at a Yogyakarta workshop. Learn to draw patterns with hot wax and dye the fabric, then take your finished piece home.
Kaliadem Lava Tour
Jeep tour at Kaliadem on Mount Merapi (2,968m) exploring traces of the 2010 eruption. Drive through ruined villages and ash plains to witness volcanic power.