Between
Depok Beach and Parangtritis Beach there is a unique and impressive view of the
desert that is usually found in the countries of the Middle East or North
Africa. Of course this is not just any desert because this natural phenomenon
is only on the southern coast of Jogjakarta precisely in the tourist area of
Parangtritis Beach. The existence of the desert is of course a magnet for
tourists because the local tourists do not need all the way overseas just to
see the sandy hills, now simply come to Jogjakarta alone and the typical sands
of the desert can be enjoyed.
The dune
or mound of sand dunes is the result of natural phenomena over the centuries or
even thousands of years. The activities of Mount Merapi, Kali Opak, and Parangtritis
Beach create an extraordinary work of sand dunes. Sand is there is a volcanic
material of Mount Merapi brought by the flow of the River Opak up to the
estuary in the southern sea. The next process is a huge ocean waves blow and
constantly causing the volcanic material to experience pengforusan and become a
very fine sand grains. The sand grains were then swept away by the wind to the
land and created a desert that locals call gumuk.
This
desert is known as the Sand Parangtritis. Currently, sand dune becomes the main
attraction for the users who initially just want to come to Parangtritis Beach
or Beach Depok. They flocked to take the time to stop by this place in order to
enjoy the uniqueness and beauty of one of the natural phenomena that exist in
Indonesia even in Southeast Asia though. Sand dune that exist in Parangtritis
even been recognized as a world heritage or world heritage by the United
Nations. So the popularity of this place also increased very rapidly and became
a major destination when it comes to Jogjakarta.Njogja Tours Tours in Gumuk
Pasir Couple
Parangtitis
sandbanks have been well managed by local residents and local government. This
area has been arranged and developed to attract the tourists who come to
Jogjakarta. The users who come not only come from Jogjakarta but many people
outside Jogjakarta who busy coming to this location to enjoy the existing
viewing and of course selfie with his partner or friends. Tourists who come
also varies from young to adults.
Another
attraction is that tourists can feel the sensation of skating from the top of
the hill using a skateboard or famous with the term sandboarding. There are
several skating rental venues at varying prices depending on the duration of
the duration. Generally challenging enthusiasts will try this extreme activity
and try to conquer the existing sand dunes.
The
Gumuk Pasir Parangtritis location is very easy to reach so that tourists who
are interested in coming to this location need not worry. The sand dune is east
of Depok Beach or west of Parangtritis Beach. There is a smooth asphalt road on
the edge of the mound making it easier for tourists to find this location.
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