Kukup beach on DIY

Kukup Beach is one of the white sandy beaches that exist in DIY, precisely located in the Village Kemadang, District Tanjungsari, and Gunungkidul district. Various beauties can be seen from this beach, especially if it is not a typical vertical cliffs characteristic cluster in the southern coasts of Java.



Kukup Beach located some 25 km south of Gunung kidul district. If from the city center, will take approximately two hours to travel by motorcycle to get to these attractions. There is one interesting thing from a beach Kukup, namely with the presence of a large rock that is located in the middle of the sea. To be able to set foot on this small island, visitors must go through a permanent bridge footbridge that connects the beach with the island.

Every month of Suro or New Year in calendar Javanese calendar, such as other beaches in Yogyakarta, Cote Kukup also often become places of spiritual behavior Alms Sea. Alms this sea of activity on this beach melarung offerings that cater to the ruler of the south coast, Nyai Roro Kidul through intermediaries for the local caretaker.

It is said that people believe, by charity the sea, the south coast will give blessings and away from danger. Although the time shift continues to occur, but these indigenous traditions have not faded in the eyes of the surrounding community. Tanah Lot Gunung kidul style continued to be the natural charm wrapped with exotic religious cultures that never fade in the cultural life of the people of Yogyakarta.

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