The beauty of Kukup Beach
Kukup Gunungkidul Beach can be reached from the city of Yogyakarta by driving a vehicle for 5 hours. Kukup Beach is one of the most popular beaches in this area. This beach has white sand that stretches wide, adding to the beauty of this beach. Kukup Beach has a fairly calm shallow sea area about 100 m from the shoreline.
This shallow area is bordered by a mound of coral reef at the end of the beach as if to protect the beach from big waves. The shallow area on the edge of Kukup beach contains coral reefs, starfish and various kinds of unique marine ornamental fish and various other marine biota that you can clearly see from above.
If there is a high tide, this beach is still flooded with clear water, especially in isolated low areas. Here we can look for ornamental fish that might be trapped in the puddle. You can walk to the end of the beach when the sea is low.
Be careful with the presence of sea urchins or sea urchins in this place, especially in shallow, clear areas with other marine biota. Don't touch or step on it with bare feet because sea urchins have very poisonous spines which can cause infection, pain, seizures and in some cases can cause respiratory arrest.
To the east of Kukup beach there is a coral island called Jumino Island . Between Kukup Beach and the island is connected by a bridge which can be passed by tourists who want to see the island up close.
On Jumino Island there is a viewing post which was purposely built for tourists who want to enjoy views of the open sea from the island.
On the cliff to the west of Kukup Beach, there are many coral caves which are often used forplay by tourists and as a place to take shelter from the hot sun. Some of these caves are flooded with sea water in which there is also other marine biota.
Kukup beach can be reached from the city of Yogyakarta during 5 hours by driving a vehicle. It is one of the popular beach between the beaches in this region. This beach has the beauty of a vast expanse of white sand. Kukup beach has a fairly calm shallow sea area about 100 m from the beach.
This shallow area is restricted by a mound of coral reefs that is protecting the beach from large waves. Beach area contain coral reefs, starfish, a variety marine fish and various other marine biota that you can see from above.
In the event of tides, the beach is still inundated by water especially in isolated lowlands. We can find ornamental fish that may be trapped in the puddle. You can walk to the end of the beach when the sea is receding.
Be careful with the existence of sea urchins in this area, especially in clear areas with other marine biota. Do not held or trampled barefoot because the sea urchins have poisonous spines that can cause infection, pain, seizures and some cases can stop breating.
The east area of Kukup beach is a coral island named Jumino Island. Kukup Beach and the island is linked by a bridge that can be skipped by tourists who will see the island up close.
On the island of Jumino there is a viewpoint that was built for tourists. Tourist can enjoy the sea view from the island.
On the west cliffs of this beach is often used to play by tourists and it sheltered from the hot sun. Some of the caves are flooded with sea water which is found marine biota.
Location
Kukup Beach is located in Kemadang Village, Tanjungsari District, Gunungkidul Regency. About 1 km east of the Baron beach tourist attraction or 25 km south of Wonosari Gunungkidul Yogyakarta Kukup Beach located at Kemadang, Tanjungsari, Gunu
Distance From City Center (Wonosari)
59,2 KM
Nearest Hotels
Kukup Beach, Tanjungsari, Gunungkidul, Kemadang, Tanjungsari, Gunung Kidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region 55881
Road Conditions
The road to Kukup Beach is good enough, so we can get there using a tour bus or private vehicle such as a car or motorbike. Medan road to Kukup Beach is good enough, so we can get there using a tour bus, or private
Access to Locations
Kukup Gunungkidul beach can be reached from the city of Yogyakarta by driving a vehicle for 5 hours Kukup beach can be reached from the city of Yogyakarta for 5 hours by driving a vehicle
Facility
The public facilities at Kukup Beach are sufficient with parking lots, bathrooms, public toilets and places of worship. Apart from that, there are also other facilities such as accommodation, food stalls, as well as souvenir and knick-knack sellers. Public Facilities are parking area, toilets, local traders.
