Kesirat Beach Jogja: A Hidden Paradise in Yogyakarta

Kesirat Beach Jogja is one of the exotic beaches that stretches on the south coast of Yogyakarta. This beach may not be as popular as other beaches, such as Parangtritis or Indrayanti, because this beach is unique. Unlike other beaches that have white sand and calm waves,  Kesirat Beach Jogja offers the beauty of the beach from above. Because most of its area consists of rocky cliffs.

 

 

camping spot at kesirat beach gunungkidul jogja

This beach is more popular as a camping spot to enjoy the sunset and sunrise. Not only that, you can also enjoy the sensation of fishing from the cliffs. From here you can see the fierce waves of the south coast. Not only that, the greenery of the trees is also an attraction of this beach. There is a tree called "the eternal tree", because the tree stands alone on the edge of the cliff.

Location and Route

The location of Kesirat Jogja is in Wiloso Hamlet, Girikarto Village, Panggang District, Gunung Kidul Regency. The distance from the center of Yogyakarta to Kesirat Beach is approximately 42.9 kilometers and can be reached in 1.5 to 2 hours by motorized vehicle.

 

The easiest route is from Yogyakarta city center. Direct your vehicle to Piyungan until you meet the three-way intersection of the Air Force. From there, direct your vehicle to Playen, then continue your journey until you meet Paliyan market. From Paliyan Market, direct your vehicle to the left, continue your journey until you find the Combat Training Center of the Indonesian Army.

 

Continue your journey until you meet the intersection leading to Saptosari or until you meet Saptosari Field. After that, direct your vehicle to the right towards Girikarto. Follow the straight road until you come across a fork in the road, then turn left towards Nglaos Hamlet. 

 

Follow the road until you meet the first intersection, then turn right, continue your journey until you meet Pantai Kesirat Jogja. But you have to be careful because the road at Gesing beach is not very good.

Facilities and Ticket Prices

The facilities provided by this beach may not be very adequate, because of its hidden location and rarely visited by tourists. There are only standard facilities that you can use, such as toilets, parking areas, and some food stalls.

 

The ticket price for entering Kesirat Beach Jogja is very cheap, only Rp5,000 per person. Parking fee is Rp3.000,- for motorcycles and Rp5.000 for cars.

Tips for Visiting

• Because this beach has strong waves and steep cliffs, you have to be careful and follow the safety rules.
• If you want to camp on this beach, you have to bring your own equipment and prepare for cold weather at night.
• Don't forget to bring a camera to capture the beautiful scenery of this beach.
• Always keep the beach clean and don't litter.
• The beach is open at any time, but it is recommended to visit it in the afternoon to catch the sunset.
  

Please note that this article provides general information about Kesirat Beach 🏖️  based on available data at the time of writing. We always try to update the latest data about this destination, however it's still recommended to check for updates from other reliable sources before planning your trip.