THE COUNTRYSIDE |
KRAKAL BEACH |
The sloping beach of Krakal is very nice, wide and white sandy beach interrupted by some coral ridge. The beach is very suitable for sunbathing but remember your sunblocker, particularly at the middle od the day. For the snorkelers amongst you, many tropical fish can be seen here. Krakal is only 9 kilometers from Baron beach. |
GLAGAH BEACH Glagah beach is located some 40 kilometers south-west of Yogyakarta, in Kulon Progo Regency. The Serang river, which runs to the South sea, empties out at this beach. Running alongside the river, is a green field with shady coconut trees which is a convenient place to camp or just to relax. |
SAMAS BEACH Samas beach is located to the south-west of Yogyakarta, located in Bantul Regency. You can find a natural beach with its white sand. It is about 35 kilometers from the Yogya city. |
Pilgrimage to SENDANGSONO May and October are considered as holy months to honour Maria, Mother of Jesus Christ. Thousands of Roman Catholics frrm all over Indonesia and even from abroad, make their pilgrimage to Sendangsono in these months. Pilgrims walk as far as 3.5 kilometers along the road starting from Banjaroya Kalurahan (village) office on the Sentolo-Muntilan road to reach the Promasan Church. |