BEACH jogan

Exotic clash Falls and South Sea in Yogyakarta

The waterfall at the sea mouth is something that is rare in Indonesia, and even the world. Hidden behind the karst hills, Gunung Kidul in Yogyakarta south turned out to save the waterfall that falls directly into the sea mouth. An irresistible charm.

Twilight participate welcoming when we arrived at the beach Jogan. Flanked by high cliffs typical limestone mountains, Turkish bath Jogan contest, where the river water coming down the mountain to see the waves of the trip. Of the dozens of beaches scattered along the 71 kilometer coastal Gunung, Turkish Jogan occupies a privileged position due to the presence of a waterfall that fell from the cliff into the sea mouth, reminiscent of the Beach McWay Waterfall in California. During this time, there are many travelers who know about Jogan beach. The exact location is in the west Siung often forgotten by the climbers are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the beautiful cliffs Siung.

To reach the beach Jogan, it took about two hours drive from Yogyakarta. Along the smooth asphalt roads, winding splitting karst hills which are the remnants of the oceans millions of years ago. When we arrived at the Post Levy Siung, meaning Jogan beach is near, because about 400 meters from the post, you will see a wooden plank signpost towards Jogan. Replaces the smooth asphalt, the trail becomes the next guide, escort you accompanied by two small rivers on the left side which will be fused and transformed into a waterfall. Unfortunately, its beauty can only be seen during the rainy season, while in the dry season the water discharge very small combined with the water suction activity for the sake of the citizens purposes.

To be able to enjoy a splash of water from the top of the cliff, we had to come down. There are two ways to go down, first with the technique alias rappeling canyoning in a waterfall. Of course the necessary equipment and qualified capability to do so. Second, climbed the slippery wet derivative. Fortunately available wood grip as the support body. Even so, caution is required due to the steep track. After a steep and slippery rocks, remains another challenge, we still have to pass through the reef inhabited by thousands of colored transparent baby crab measuring about 5 mm. It is not a colony of the occupants Christmas Island red crab (near the West Java but owned by Australia), but through it with bare feet is certainly not a simple matter. Local residents used to take the baby crabs to be cooked, be a friend to eat rice warm when the rainy season. If lucky, visitors can also see hundreds of butterflies swarming dry rocks.

Well, you came. Set against the purple sky at dusk, staring off into the Indian Ocean, watching the waves roll Poseidon throws that seemed ready to devour, while behind his back, the deafening sound of a waterfall, a sign of the swift water falling. Needless to cringe, enjoy the hospitality splash of water when the water touched the legs of his hard rocks. Greet politely before you drill water curtains, entered the contest grojogan. Fresh poured fresh water from the rivers secret karst hills make us feel as Gunung aridity is a myth. Because in fact this area has so many water sources, which unfortunately is hidden in the bowels of the earth.

Jogan beach is the giver of freshness, like an oasis in the vastness of Gunung expanse of white sand beach. Also as garnishes on plates that were too good to pass up. The beach is right for those who want to feel different sensations of coastal paradise south of Yogyakarta.