Wediombo Beach

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A. Overview

Gunungkidul, the southernmost regency in Yogyakarta Province, has been known to be rich with various kinds of tourism destinations, many of them are beaches. One beach that has been open for tourists yet still natural is Wediombo. This beach is on the east end of Gunungkidul shoreline that borders with another beach in Wonogiri Regency, Central Java Province.

The Javanese word ‘wedi’ means ‘sand’ and 'ombo’ means ‘broad’. So, 'wediombo’ can be loosely translated as ‘a broad field of sand’. As the name suggests, the beach has a white sand shore that is quite vast, stretching along the water.

Wediombo Beach is a part of a bay that faces westwards, allowing visitors to have a great view of sunset. It is not only the scenery, though, as you can also surf there. Unlike other beaches in the south of Java, Wediombo has big waves that will make any surfer happy.

Aside from the white sand, there are also coral reefs in unique shapes. Those that stick out to the sea are usually used by people to fish. On both sides of the beach, there are green hills. If you love hiking, you should put Wediombo on your list.

B. Features

A limitless stretch of the blue sky is the first thing you will see when you arrive in the parking area of Wediombo Beach upon a hill. From the height, you will get a good view of the Indian Ocean.

To get to the beach, you need to walk down tens of stairs. The beach is covered with white sand that comes from the eroded karst.

Unlike other beaches, at which you will feel so hot, Wediombo has trees that can shade you from the heat of the sun after playing around with the sand and the waves. If you like fishing, this beach is heaven. There are plenty spots where you can get various kinds of fishes from mackerel, grouper, shark, too carp in a size that can reach teens of kilograms. Fishermen usually go to the coral reefs to fish.

Wediombo Beach borders with fishermen’s residence. The people regularly perform some traditional rituals to ask for safety and blessings from God; one of the rituals is Nglalangi Ceremony. In the ceremony, they will catch fishes using gawar (a traditional fishing tool made of wawar roots). This tradition is an interesting attraction for tourists.

C. Location

Wediombo Beach is administratively situated in Jepitu Village, Girisubo Sub-district, approximately 40 km to the southeast of Wonosari Town, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta.

D. Access

The road to Wediombo Beach is accessible by both motorcycle and car, or even bus. However, you will need to be very careful because the road is windy and has many ups and downs. By a private vehicle, there are two routes you can take: (1) the south route along the shorelines through Tepus and Girisubo villages or (2) Wonosari – Semanu – Jepitu – Wediombo.

You can also go there by public transportation. From Giwangan Bus Station, Yogyakarta, take a bus heading to Wonosari for Rp 6,000. At Wonosari Bus Station, change buses for Jepitu Village for Rp 6,000, get off at Jepitu T-intersection. The only transportation available after that is motorcycle taxi. These taxis will take you to the beach for Rp 5,000 (December 2010).

E. Ticket

To get into Wediombo Beach, you will be charge Rp 2,000 a person (December 2010).

F. Accommodations and Other Facilities

Although still lacking visitors due to its remote location, Wediombo Beach has quite complete facilities. There are seafood stalls, small mosque, public convenience, and parking lot. If you want to stay overnight, you can set up a tent at the parking lot or around the local residence.

Text : Elisabeth Murni
Translation : Reza Daffi
Photo(s) : Collection of Jogjatrip.com
(Primary data and various sources)

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