Parang Tritis Beach

One of the attractive beaches near Yogyakarta is Parangtritis. Located about 35 km to the south of Yogyakarta. Parangtritis Beach is a lovely beach with many impressing phenomena, naturally and supra naturally. Parangtritis Beach has long been famous, not only as a beach resort where sand-dunes, sandy beaches and rocky cliffs meet, but also as a historical place closely linked to the mysterious legend of the Queen of the South Sea, "Kanjeng Ratu Kidul".
Together with her confidant, the feared Nyai or Nyi Roro Kidul, the ever youthful and beautiful queen, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul reigns over sea-nymphs and spirits.

The legends say that Kanjeng Ratu Kidul was married to one of the Mataram Monarchs, Panembahan Senopati, whom she visited and communed with on certain occasions. Many heritage go together this legends.http://www.indo.com