Gunung Kidul is one of the regencies in Yogyakarta often sought after by tourists to enjoy the beauty of its blue sea and white sand beaches. Gunung Kidul indeed has beaches that are pleasant to behold. Several beaches in Gunung Kidul are suitable for various activities you might want to do. Here are the beaches you can visit according to your activities.
1. Beaches Suitable for Enjoying Sunrise
Often, tourists want to visit beaches not just to enjoy their beauty. Many tourists come to Gunung Kidul specifically to enjoy the sunrise at the beach.
Among them is Kukup Beach, suitable for those who want to enjoy the sunrise. Approximately 1.5 hours from the city of Jogja, you can directly enjoy the sunrise with crashing waves and blue sea.
Besides Kukup Beach, there are other beaches such as Ngrumput Beach, Mbuluk Beach, Watulawang Beach, and Indrayanti Beach.
2. For Those Who Want to Camp by the Beach
Watu Kodok Beach is suitable for those who want to camp by the beach, with a sufficiently spacious camping area. Usually, on weekends, many visitors come here for camping.
Watu Kodok Beach also has gazebos for relaxation. Besides Watu Kodok Beach, there are several other beaches suitable for camping, such as Wokudhu Beach, Ngerumput Beach, Sepanjang Beach, Kesirat Beach, Sanglen Beach, and Sedahan Beach.
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3. Beaches for Enjoying Sunset
Pengilon Hill is a favorite spot for enjoying the sunset in Gunung Kidul, where you can climb the hill to enjoy the beautiful sunset. Besides Pengilon Hill, these beaches are also suitable for enjoying the sunset: Kesirat Beach, Wediombo Beach, Midodaren Beach, and Siung Beach.
4. Beaches for Swimming
Wediombo Beach is suitable for swimming, as it has a fairly large lagoon. Watu Kodok Beach, besides sunrise viewing, is also suitable for swimming. Other beaches suitable for swimming include Krakal Beach, Ngerumput Beach, Kukup Beach, and Sundak Beach
