Parangtritis Beach in the Indian Ocean is located about 27 kilometers south part of Yogyakarta. Parangtritis Beach is a famous tourist attraction in Yogyakarta compared to other beaches like Samas, Depok, Baron, Krakal, Kukup, etc. There are about 13 beach attractions with charm in the south part of Yogyakarta. Parangtritis Beach ranks first in tourist arrivals compared to the other shores. Perhaps, it is because Parangtritis has a unique landscape that other beaches don’t have. In addition to large waves and high sand mountains around the beach, namely Gumuk
Public confidence in Nyi Roro Kidul legend gives its charm, to inviting a larger number of tourists compared to other beaches. There is unique confidence in Parangtritis, that wearing a green dress on the beach Parangtritis can bring misfortune. According to local people's beliefs, green is the favourite color of Nyi Roro Kidul (Queen Of The South), so feared that wearing green waves swept overboard as desired by the ruling queen of the South.
Parangtritis has its history. In antiquity, there was someone named Dipokusumo prince who fled from the kingdom of Majapahit and came to the area to meditate. When he saw a trickle of water flowing from a rock crevice, he gave the name Parangtritis. Parang means stone, and Tumaritis means water droplets. Some interesting spots can get when traveling to Parangtritis beach. Beautiful natural scenery will become the main dish. Walk along the coast or hire a horse, or horse carriage, and leads along the beautiful beach.