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Beaches in Yogyakarta

Beaches in Yogyakarta run along a long, striking southern coastline spread across two regencies with very different character. In Bantul, the sand is black and volcanic, shaded by rows of casuarina trees, from iconic legend-filled Parangtritis to quiet stretches like Goa Cemara and Pantai Baru with its wind turbines. Move east into Gunungkidul and the scene changes dramatically: clean white sand, clearer water, and dramatic karst cliffs. This is where Yogyakarta's most famous beaches sit, including Indrayanti, Nglambor for snorkeling, and Timang with its adrenaline-pumping bamboo gondola. One thing to remember across all these southern beaches: the Indian Ocean's waves are strong and the currents powerful, so swimming out is not advised. Distances between beaches are also longer than the map suggests, so covering both regencies is more comfortable through a Yogyakarta tour package. This page gathers beach guides from Bantul to Gunungkidul, so you can choose the coast that suits you before you go.