If we talk about Jogja, you will definitely remember its many and famous tourist attractions. Moreover, there is YIA Airport (Yogyakarta International Airport) which makes it easy for us to fly directly to Yogyakarta. This time we will travel to Gunung Kidul to see how cool Drini Beach is, which is quite close to the city of Yogyakarta. So, what is the beach like, what facilities are there. As well as where the detailed location is and how much the ticket price for Drini beach is. Come on, let’s check it out and stay here, okay?

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Sunset Drini Beach in Yogyakarta (kredit foto Googlemaps @Wahyu Prih Mardoyo)

Drini Beach Yogyakarta

Drini Beach is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Gunung Kidul Yogyakarta. How could it not be with the white sand and waves that are not too big like other beaches? However, you still have to be careful, don’t swim in the middle. Meanwhile, there are lots of good photo spots on this beach. Well, later we will check below. When the water recedes, several sea animals are clearly visible, such as sea urchins, anemones, starfish, crabs, shrimp and others.

Check this out 24 Pantai di Gunung Kidul Yogyakarta for references holiday.

Drini Beach Yogyakarta
Situasion Drini Beach Yogyakarta (kredit foto Googlemaps @Nadya Suryani Octavia)

Drini Beach Address

So, where is the actual beach location? For details, the beach address is in Banjarejo village, Tanjungsari District, Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta. So, for those of you who are still confused, don’t worry, here we have embedded the map/maps below, just click on it and you will be directed to it..

Route to Drini Beach

Directions from Yogyakarta City

The distance of this beach from the city of Yogyakarta is 60 km or 1 hour 35 minutes.

The distance of this beach from the city of Yogyakarta 60 km

Of course it will arrive even faster if you bring a two-wheeled vehicle such as a motorbike. Getting here is really easy. Meanwhile, let’s check first.

  • From Alun-alun Kidul, just follow the Imogiri highway (towards Imogiri).
  • Follow this road as if you were going to Imogiri. hahaha…. But it’s true, we’re heading to Imogiri.
  • Until you cross the Barongan bridge (Kali Opak) until you meet Muhammadiyah Vocational School, turn right onto Jalan Imogiri Siluk.
  • You continue straight on the Barongan-Bibal road and we will pass the Panggang area.
  • When you reach the Legundi intersection, turn left and keep walking until you find the Kemadang Celosia Flower Park.
  • It won’t take you 10 minutes to arrive at this beach.
Drini Beach Yogyakarta
Drini Beach Yogyakarta(kredit foto Googlemaps @abu dzakiyah)

Directions from Wonosari

So for those of you who are coming from Wonosari, this is close to where you are. Because the distance from the city of Wonosari is only 24 km or 25 minutes by car and it will be even faster if we use a motorbike.

Distance from Wonosari 24 km

  • We start from Gunung Kidul Police Station and take Jalan Baron.
  • Continue on Jalan Baron until we pass the Ratu Bilqis and Tanjungsari Swimming Pool.
  • Well, after the intersection there is a new route, we keep going straight, towards the levy gate.
  • From there it starts to get close to the beach location. In less than 5 minutes you arrive at the location.

Drini Beach Entrance Ticket Prices

To be able to enjoy this beach, you don’t need to dig too deep into your pockets, hehehe… Well, for the entry ticket price for Drini beach, you only pay Rp. 10,000 per person for the entrance ticket. It’s quite affordable for those of you who just want to see the evening sunset.

Entrance ticket price Rp. 10,000,-

Beach Operational Hours

Meanwhile, operational hours can be open up to 24 hours. You can also rent a tent to camp here, which is why the operating hours are open all day long.

24 hours

Drini Beach Yogyakarta
Beach Yogyakarta (kredit foto Googlemaps @Katherine S)

Drini Beach Yogyakarta Facilities

There’s no need to ask and doubt the song, why is that? So when information about this beach went viral on various social media, people were sure to find out where this beach was and what the view was like. And it turned out really cool. You can really take photos with the south beach as a background where the waves are really cool, hahaha….

Hunting for the sunset is our way of enjoying this beach. even more In the afternoon it gets busier and they come here not to swim but to see the beautiful sunset.

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Drini Beach (kredit foto Googlemaps @ Devi K Rahma)
  1. Kano
    To play canoeing, you can rent it at quite competitive prices.
    Price IDR 50,000 unlimited
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Drini Beach (kredit foto Googlemaps @Damasus N)

2. Photographer Services

For those who don’t want the hassle of carrying a camera and just want to simply take photos, another key point photographer services are provided here. Don’t forget to ask for the file.
Price Rp. 5,000 per photo

Drini Beach Yogyakarta
Drini Beach (kredit foto Googlemaps @ jerapah.itu.tinggi)

3. Ride the Bridge

For the epic photos you’re in a hurry for, don’t forget to go up the small hill to see the clear expanse of Drini beach.
Price IDR 3,000 per person

Drini Beach Yogyakarta
Drini Beach (kredit foto Googlemaps @Gatot Muhni)

4. Mat

If you’re tired, you can’t just walk on the white sand typical of the south coast, if you’re tired you can rent a mat at a fairly affordable price
Price IDR 30,000 unlimited

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Pantai Drini (kredit foto Googlemaps @iqieray)

Others Facilities

5. Parking

To park your vehicle, overall it is very possible for you to bring a car.
Price Rp. 5,000 motorbike
Price Rp. 10,000 car

6. Fresh Fish Food

So finally, for those who like to eat and are hungry all in all don’t worry, there are lots of fresh fish sellers who can cook it on the spot, isn’t it delicious?
Price Rp.10,000 to Rp. 80,000

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Beach food menu(kredit foto Googlemaps @Hay_Ndrik Salatiga)