The densely populated Indonesian island of Java provides many forms of relaxation and entertainment. City streets are teeming with people, transport, and remote islands allow you to relax on the lonely sandy shores of the emerald lagoons. Travelers will find everything worth going to the other end of the world: ancient monuments, volcanoes, national parks, rice plantations, forests and savannahs. You will find the best beaches in Java in our overview rating.
Sawarna Beach is a fabulous beach with huge rocks, 3-storey waves and fantastic nature. It is famous for its clean air, quiet and peaceful atmosphere, ideal conditions for diving and surfing. People come here looking for peace and quiet.
It's located in southern part of West Java on the picturesque peninsula, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. It is part of the Pananjung national nature reserve and is considered to be the pride of Indonesians and one of the best resorts on the island. Next to the beach is the small town of Pangandaran, which used to be an ordinary fishing village. Now this is a nice resort with modern hotels, shops and restaurants, which didn't lose their authenticity. Pangandaran became extremely famous thanks to stunning in its scale and spectacle Kite Festival, which attracts participants from all over the world every year in July.
Parangtritis Beach is a popular beach near the eponymous tourist village on the southern coast of Java, about 27 km from Jogjakarta. The picturesque coast is surrounded by interesting local traditions that give it a unique charm with a share of mysticism. Impressive sunsets only enhance this romantic and mystical atmosphere, attracting romantics and lovers here.
Klayar Beach is an exotic beach with a beautiful lagoon and rock formations in the form of a sea flute, sphinx and karanga bolong – a cave with a hole. Crystal clear water, white sand and a natural fountain (wave geyser), formed under the action of high pressure due to the ingress of sea waves into underwater coral caves, make Klayar Beach a unique natural phenomenon. When spraying, the fountain makes a sound similar to the sound of a bamboo flute.
Papuma (Tanjung Papuma Beach) is a picturesque beach with cut virgin forests on the west coast of Jawa. It is located in the province of West Jawa, about 37 km south of Jember. In its vicinity you can not find any village with this name, because the name of this coast represents an abbreviation that comes from the English combination, translated as “soft white sand”. This definition ideally emphasizes the main feature of this beach, which is especially popular among tourists.
Tanjung Gelam Beach is a long sandy beach surrounded by tropical vegetation that creates a natural shade. Surprisingly beautiful, it is semi-desert in the morning and crowded with visitors in the evening. There is a beach in the western part of Karimunjava and you can get to it by land or by sea – on a rented car or boat.
Plengkung Beach is a long beach on the southeastern outskirts of Java, recognized as one of the best surfing spots in the world. It is located in the eastern part of Grajagan Bay in the territory of Alas Purvo National Park in the south of Banyuvanga and is often referred to as the “miracle of seven giant waves”, while their conquerors usually call this shore G-land. It was the stable majestic waves that gave this coast the glory of the true Mecca of surfers in Indonesia.
Sukamade Beach, surrounded by green tropical forests, is more like a savannah on the ocean. Located on the south coast of East Jawa, this beautiful long sandy beach is known as the Tortoise Sanctuary and is part of the Betiri National Park with an area of 50,000 hectares.
Wediombo is a beautiful beach, consisting of sandy areas and limestone formations, surrounded by thickets of trees. It is located on the coast of the bay, in the village of Jepitou, 40 km southeast of Vonosari. You can get to it in 2 hours, having left Jakarta by car or using public transport: first by bus, and then by mototaxi. The beach is suitable for families, groups, alone or as a couple.
Timang is a unique beach where big waves, lobsters, beautiful panoramic landscapes overlooking the sea and an exciting gondola ride to Panjang island await tourists. The beach is located in Gunung Kidul, a 3-hour drive from Jakarta. Getting to it is not easy: you need to drive a rented car on a dirt road. 3 km from the beach there is a parking lot where you can park your car and overcome the rest of the road using the services of a motorcycle taxi.