Nusa Kambangan Island

Nusa Kambangan Island

To reach this island people have to cross by ferry from a special port in Cilacap for about five minutes. Port of this island ferry named Wijayapura.

Initially there were nine in Nusa Kambangan LP (for prisoners and political prisoners), but is still operating now only four, namely LP Stone (built 1925), LP Iron (built 1929), LP Kembang Kuning (in 1950), and LP Permisan (The oldest, built in 1908). The other five, namely Nirbaya, Karang Tengah, Limus Buntu, Karang Anyar, and Gleger has closed. Areas south of the island directly facing the beach Ocean Indonesia berkarangnya and big waves. Cilacap is facing north and surrounded by fishing villages along the mangrove forests, including Kampung Laut and Jojog.

Nusakambangan residents only convicts and LP employees and their families, under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice and Local Government Cilacap. And out of this island must have special permission to certain procedures. The children of employees in elementary school are available on the island. To continue to the advanced level (junior high, high school, or college), they have to go to school in Cilacap, or other cities in Java.

Kambangan island, the status as a nature reserve, but is often used for military training, is also a habitat for rare trees, but many have been felled in the wild. Currently most of the remaining plants shrubs, palm, and bushes. Pawlar timber that can only be found on this island many stolen because once dried, has a quality equivalent to the wood from Borneo.

Traditionally, the successor to the Sultanate of the Mataram dynasty ritual often done on this island and make it as a "forest ritual". In the western part of the island, in a cave located in the mangrove forest areas, there is a kind of inscription VOC era relic. At the east end, on top of the cliff, stands the lighthouse tower and the small fortress Cimiring Portuguese heritage. Various kinds of typical plants grown Javanese cultural rituals here. Nusa Kambangan was recorded as the last defense of the plants Wijayakusuma true. From this comes the name of this island: Nusa Kembangan, which means "island of flowers".

The main ferry harbor in the Port Sodong Nusakambangan, specifically for transportation purposes and staff families and inmates.

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Marina Beach

Marina Beach

As a center of government of Central Java, Semarang is one of the goals of Central Java residents to speculate in order to improve the welfare of citizens living in Central Java. For that reason many people are looking for a place to take off the fatigue with the way his mind to find a place to relax with his family. Many places in Semarang that provide recreation facilities for families, such as shopping malls in the area of Simpang Lima, Wonderia Recreation Park, Lawang Sewu, or religious tours like the Great Mosque of Central Java and arsiteuktur tour with beautiful buildings and charming as Pho Sam Kong Shrine , Church and Vihara Blenduk Bhudagaya. However, if people want an atmosphere Panorama Beach is one of the destinations Semarang society become a mainstay of the Marina Beach. Marina beach is a family recreation area that offers panoramic views and beautiful beaches are equipped with playground facilities, gazebo, volleyball court, and recreational water such as a swimming poo

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Parangtritis Beach

Parangtritis Beach

The images we have of gorgeous beaches everywhere in the world are similar: rocky cliffs and sand hit regularly by rolling waves under a clear blue sky. On a clear morning or evening, the beaches are a great place to stroll while watching sunrise or set. Not all beaches, however, have a unique tale behind them. One of the few that does is Parangtritis Beach in Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia.

Located about 35 km to the south of Yogyakarta, Parangtritis Beach has long been famous, not only as a beach resort where sand-dunes, sandy beaches and rocky cliffs meet, but also as a historical place closely linked to the mysterious legend of the Queen of the South Sea, "Kanjeng Ratu Kidul". Together with her confidant, the feared Nyai or Nyi Roro Kidul, the ever youthful and beautiful queen, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul reigns over sea-nymphs and spirits.

The legends say that Kanjeng Ratu Kidul was married to one of the Mataram Monarchs, Panembahan Senopati, whom she visited and communed with on certain occasions.

On certain days known as Suro in the Javanese calender, locals have a ceremonial procession, with many seen presenting offerings on the beach in honour of the Nyai Roro Kidul and Queen of the South Sea. During the day, many visit the beach and hold what is known locally as tirakatan (one-day fasting) as they pray for their wishes to be fulfilled. People in black are frequently seen sitting on the beach in a meditating pose the whole night. Locals who have meditated on the beach have said that through meditating they could see a green dragon and Nyi Roro Kidul, who remains young and beautiful. "The dragon danced before my eyes," one local said in a convincing voice. Another admitted that he meditated there so that he could meet the ever-youthful and beautiful Nyi Roro Kidul. "I can even communicate with spirits here," he added.

The legend of Nyi Roro Kidul herself is very popular. Before turning into a nymph, Nyai Roro Kidul was a young princess named Dewi Kandita, the daughter of King Mundangwangi and his first wife. The popularity of Dewi Kandita and her mother Dewi Rembulan was beyond doubt. They were known for their beauty, kindness and friendliness, and people loved them. However, the misery of their lives began when Dewi Mutiara, another wife of King Mundangwangi, known locally as selir, became green with envy and grew ambitions to become the first wife, thereby deserving full affection and attention from the king.

Dewi Mutiara's dream came true when one day she bore the son that the king had long been yearning for. Through the assistance of a witch, Dewi Mutiara made the king's wives Dewi Rembulan and Dewi Kandita suffer from 'strange' disease, with their bodies covered with scabies that created the odour of fish. The disease led them to be sent into exile in the forest where later Dewi Rembulan died. After a long, hard and helpless journey, the scabies-covered Dewi Kandita eventually arrived at a beach where she met a young, handsome man who promised to cure her illness. At the request of the young man, Dewi Kandita chased after him as he ran along the beach. When she reached the water, the man disappeared and, to her surprise, all the scabies had disappeared but, strangely, she could not move her legs. Half her body, from the waist down, had turned into the body of a fish.

Since then she became a sea-nymph, and the locals believe that Nyi Roro Kidul is the manifestation of Dewi Kandita. Want to see Nyi Roro Ridul? Then try meditating the whole night there as locals have suggested.

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Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is the biggest temple in Indonesia. Borobudur temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, in addition of being a famous tourist attraction, this temple also becomes a center of worship for Buddhists in Indonesia, especially at every celebration of Waisak. Borobudur temple is also known as "Monastery in the hills" because it lies in the hills.

The temple was built around 800 BC or 9th century it has been established as one of the cultural heritage of UNESCO and it does not only makes proud for all people in Indonesia but also throughout the world. This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies. Borobudur was built by Samaratungga, one king of Old Mataram Kingdom, Sailendra descendants. Gunadarma is the architect of record as someone who is successfully built this temple.

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. Four levels mentioned above represents Rupadhatu, humans who have set themselves free from lust but still tied to appearance and shape. Borobudur temple as a whole has ten levels consisting of six levels of a square, circular level three circular and a main stupa as a peak. At every level there are several stupas. Altogether there are 72 domes besides the main stupa. In every stupa there is a statue of Buddha.

On the wall there is a wall relief of Borobudur temple which tells of a legendary story of Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels describing the condition of society at that time. All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect the teachings of the Buddha. Hence, this temple functions as educating media for people who want to learn Buddhism

With all the grandeur and mystery that is only natural that every person from around the world want to visit Borobudur. Borobudur is the excellence and evidence of human intelligence has ever made in Indonesia. It also became the cultural attractions and major in Indonesia instead of Bali and Jakarta.

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Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple

Prambanan, named after the village, is the biggest temple complex in Java. There are 224 temples in the complex; three towering temples on the central terrace dominate the complex. Those are Brahma Temple in the North, Visnu Temple in the South and the biggest among the three which lies between Brahma and Visnu is Çiwa Temple which soars up to 47 meters high.

These three ancient masterpieces of Hindu architecture are locally referred to as Prambanan Temple or Rorojonggrang Temple. One of its appeals is the wealth of sculptural detail which is the most famous is on the inner wall of the balustrade, the wonderful Ramayana Epic.

Prambanan attracts many admirers each year from abroad. Situated about 15 km from Yogyakarta, the top of the main shrine is visible from a great distance and raises high above the scattered ruins of the former temples. Prambanan is the best seen shortly after dawn or in the late afternoon. However it is still beautiful at any time.

Ancient Java’s greatest empire, The Mataram, first appeared on the stage of history in 732 AD, the year Sanjaya, a Hindu noble, established territorial rule over the fertile plains between the Progo and Opak rivers. In 750 AD, the Buddhist Syailendra dynasty overthrew Sanjaya, whose family and followers were exiled to the highlands on the periphery of Mataram. A century later, Rakai Pikatan, a descendant of King Sanjaya married into the Syailendras and rose to power. With his ascendancy came the rebirth of Hinduism and a new spate of the temple building, most notably the construction of Prambanan’s Roro Jonggrang complex.

Sanjaya Dynasty, a Hindu noble, established territorial rule over the fertile plains between the Progo and Opak rivers. The dynasty, in keeping with Hindu tradition, set him up as a semi-divine link between heaven and earth. To secure this status for eternity, and to unite the populace in a massive communal effort, he and his successors embarked on a centuries-long program of constructing religious monuments. The earliest Central Javanese Temples date from this period, including the foundations of the great Borobudur.

Rakai Pikatan, a descendant of King Sanjaya, married to the Sailendras and rose to power. With his ascendancy came the rebirth of Hinduism and a new spate of temple building, most notably the construction of Prambanan’s Roro Jonggarng complex. Rakai Pikatan began construction of the temples in 856 AD to commemorate the return to power of Sanjaya Dynasty. However, the complex was abandoned the next century when the Mataram court and most of the population moved to East Java, and the temples themselves collapsed during an earthquake in the 16th century. Half-hearted excavations by the archaeologists in 1880s only facilitated looting. Proper restoration began only in 1930 and continues today.

In 1811, Collin Mackenzie, a surveyor in the service of Thomas Stamford Raffles during Britain’s short lived rule over the Dutch East Indies, came upon these temples by chance. Although Raffles subsequently commissioned a full survey of the ruins, they remained neglected for decades. Dutch residents carried off sculptures for garden ornaments while local villagers used foundation stones for construction material. Proper restoration began only in 1930 and continues today.

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Yogyakarta Hotels

Yogyakarta: without question the cultural and intellectual heart and soul of Java. The translation of Yogyakarta from classic Javanese means “Peace without Conflict”. Besides being the name of this city it is an apt description of the Javanese character. Yogya's unhurried pace combined with it's historical & artistic significance and the genuine warmth of the inhabitants has made it popular with tourists the world over.

Below is the list of Accommodation in Malioboro Street of Yogyakarta:

Grand Mercure Yogyakarta 4 star / 143 rooms
Rates to be advised
Aptly named, the Grand Mercure Yogyakarta, has been restored with painstaking care from a historical building to emerge as an elegant boutique hotel. Strategically and conveniently located the Grand Mercure Yogyakarta has been designed to highlight the rich cultural heritage of Yogyakarta together with personalised service that is relaxing and enchanting.

Hotel Mendut Yogyakarta 2 star / 58 room
Rates: Standard Rp 278,000 / Superior Rp 304,600 (include breakfast)
Just steps from the Tugu rail station, the Mendut Hotel has long been a favourite hotel for local businessmen and leisure travelers on a budget looking for simple and clean accommodation within Yogyakarta's historical district. Offering clean rooms in a traditional setting with friendly, family style service only minutes on foot from Jl. Malioboro at very reasonable rates makes Mendut Hotel an interesting option for those looking to stretch their travel dollar.

Ibis Malioboro 3 star / 147 rooms
Rates to be advised
Connected to the beautiful Malioboro Mall giving you direct access to all the excitement & attractions on Jl. Malioboro right at your doorstep, Ibis Malioboro puts you right in the heart of Yogyakarta's historical area with all the value for money that Ibis is known for worldwide. For anyone who wants to be on Jl. Malioboro at a reasonable rate and in a more modern setting the Ibis Malioboro is the place.

Melia Purosani Yogyakarta 5 star / 299 rooms
Rates: Deluxe US$ 79.00 / Grand US$ 94.00 (include breakfast)
One of Yogyakarta's favourite and most luxurious hotels, the Melia Purosani couldn't be better located. Situated at the corner at the corner of Jl. Suryatmajan and Jl. Suryotomo in the midst of the historic district of Yogyakarta, Melia Purosani gives you easy access to and from anywhere in Yogyakarta and is just a city block from Jl. Malioboro, the city's main shopping street and within easy walking distance to the Keraton. Staff is professional, warm and friendly.

Hotel Mutiara Malioboro 3 star / 120 rooms
With it's near perfect location smack in the middle of Jl. Malioboro, between the Tugu Train Station and Keraton, the Intan Mutiara is hard to overlook. Walking to anywhere in the historical district is a snap. Nice, clean rooms together with a friendly staff and reasonable rates the Hotel Mutiara Malioboro puts value conscious travelers in the middle of the action on Jl. Malioboro.

Inna Garuda Yogyakarta 4 star / 233 rooms
Built in 1908, the landmark Inna Garuda is as much a part of Jl. Malioboro as the Keraton. Formerly known as the Natour, the Inna Garuda's 233 rooms are comfortably furnished in a classical Indonesian style complete with the amenities of international star hotel. For those who wish to be right in the heart of the action on legendary Jalan Malioboro Inna Garuda is a has great rates.

Accommodation outside Malioboro Street of Yogyakarta:

Dusun Jogja Village Inn 2 star / 24 rooms
Rates: Deluxe US$ 75.00 / Suite US$ 100.00 (include breakfast)
The first boutique style hotel in Yogyakarta, the Dusun Jogja Village Inn has built its reputation by blending the warmth and gentleness of Javanese hospitality into a unique home style setting that showcases Javanese and Indonesian art and artifacts with charming effect. Just south of the historical district Dusun Jogja Village Inn is a nice choice for those wishing to explore Yogyakarta from a local point of view.

Novotel Yogyakarta 4 star / 200 rooms
Rates to be advised
Just around the corner from Jl. Malioboro and a short walk from the Tugu Monument on Jl. Sudirman is the very stylish Novotel Yogyakarta - one of Yogyakarta's favourite luxury hotels. As with all Novotels, the Novotel Yogyakarta offers all the service and facilities that today's international traveler expects in a fresh, contemporary setting and with friendly, professional service at very attractive rates.

Puri Artha Hotel 3 star / 62 rooms
Rates: Superior Rp 488,000 / Deluxe Rp 503,000 (include breakfast)
Tucked away down a small road just off Jl. Sudirman lies the very traditional Puri Artha. Offering 62 rooms and suites, the Puri Artha takes you back a step in time. Rooms and facilities are spick and span clean and the service is warm and graceful. With its down to earth rates, the Puri Artha has long been a favourite of locals, and is a good choice for anyone not needing all the bells and whistles of a international hotel or seeking to experience and learn a little about Yogya and its people.

Sahid Raya Yogyakarta 4 star / 127 rooms
Rates to be advised
One of many Sahid Hotels throughout Indonesia, the Sahid Yogyakarta has long been a favourite of local businessment by offering its unique blend of modern facilities and warm Javanese hospitality. With Sahid Raya Yogyakarta's central location on Jl. Adisucipto guests have easy access all around the city for either business or sightseeing as well as a wide choice of accommodation to make any visit special.

Saphir Yogyakarta 4 star / 208 rooms
Rates to be advised
With it's prime location along Jl. Laksda Adisucipto, the Saphir Yogyakarta is currently in the midst of a long term renovation and remodeling program that is putting a nice shine on this well thought of hotel. One of several Saphir Hotels in Indonesia, the locally owned and managed Saphir Yogya offers 208 comfortable, moderately priced rooms and suites that have developed a strong following by local businessmen who recognise value.

Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel 4 star / 129 rooms
Located in the University District midway between the airport and Yogya's historical district, the Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel (formerly known as the Radisson Hotel Jogja) is nicely positioned for easy access to and from anywhere in Yogyakarta or beyond. Offering 129 comfortable and tastefully furnished rooms, and friendly, professional service the Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel is a nice choice for leisure or business.

Rumah Mertua 2 melati / 9 rooms
Rates: Standard Rp 210,000 / Deluxe Rp 285,000 (include breakfast)
Located just to the east of Yogyakarta near Prambanan Temple, down a country lane and surrounded by rice paddies, Rumah Mertua does everything to make you feel at home (indeed, in Indonesian 'Rumah Mertua' translates to 'the home of my in-laws'). And an appropriate name it is - as soon as you enter the front door you feel at home. Rooms are comfortable and absolutely spotless with bamboo beds and decorated with Indonesian artifacts. For those that don't need all the amenities of a international hotel or want to be in an environment to learn a little about Yogyakarta, Rumah Mertua is an interesting choice.

Hotel Jayakarta Yogyakarta 3 star / 129 rooms
Rate: Standard $ 72.60 / Deluxe Garden $108.90

Hotel Santika Jogja 4 star / 148 rooms
Located on Jl. Sudirman, a few minutes walk just around the corner from Jl. "Malioboro", the Tugu Train Station and Keraton, the Hotel Santika Jogja is well situated to help you get the most out of your visit to Yogyakarta. The Santika Hotel Group operates a collection of elegant four star hotels throughout Indonesia and, as with all Santika Hotels, the Santika Jogja combines modern luxury with traditional Indonesian hospitality and a professional, attentive staff to provide very good value for money.

Inna Ambarrukmo Palace 4 star / 245 rooms
Rate: Deluxe Garden $165.80 / Deluxe Poolview $191.00
Yogyakarta's first luxury hotel and a landmark since 1966, the venerable Inna Ambarrukmo Palace Hotel has welcomed just about everyone who has ever visited Yogyakarta at one time or another. Located along Jl. Laksda Adisucipto, the Inna Ambarrukmo Palace Hotel provides easy access to and from downtown Yogya as well as to all the temples and other tourist attractions surrounding Yogyakarta. For those looking for a little history or nostalgia, the Inna Ambarrukmo awaits.

Quality Hotel Yogyakarta 4 star / 160 rooms
Quality Yogyakarta is an apt name for this very attractive hotel nicely situated mid way between Adi Sucipto Airport and Yogya's downtown commercial district. Its strategic location combined with a full range of international standard facilities and warm, personalize service has made the Quality Hotel Yogyakarta a favourite of business and leisure travelers alike. Rooms are comfortable, tastefully decorated with all the modern conveniences and amenities one requires. For those looking for a good value for money hotel to explore Yogyakarta - Quality Hotel is should not be overlooked.

Sejahtera 4 star / 130 rooms
Located off Jl. Adisucipto the Sejahtera Hotel & Apartment was originally designed as an apartment and as such offers rooms that are larger than most hotels. Close to the downtown area as well as university district the Sejahtera Hotel and Apartment offers facilities such as kitchenettes that are welcome by students and long staying guests to the area.

Sheraton Mustika 5 star / 241 rooms
Rate: Deluxe Garden $165.80 / Deluxe Poolview $191.00

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yogyakarta

YOGYAKARTA (often spelled as Jogja, Jogjakarta, or Yogya) is the premier tour destination of Java island, Indonesia. A thousand years ago, Yogyakarta was the center of the Ancient Mataram Kingdom which was prosperous and had high civilization. The kingdom built Borobudur Temple which was the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, 300 years before Angkor Wat in Cambodia. The other archaeological heritages are Prambanan Temple, Ratu Boko Palace, and tens of temples spread out in Yogyakarta (see Archaeological Sights).

For an unknown reason, the Ancient Mataram Kingdom moved its capital to East Java in 10th century. The glorious temples were abandoned and some were buried by the eruptions of Mount Merapi. Slowly, the area of Yogyakarta became a dense forest again.

Six hundred years later, Panembahan Senopati established the Islamic Mataram Kingdom in this area. Once again Yogyakarta became a witness of the rise of a powerful kingdom that ruled Java Island and the surrounding area. The Islamic Mataram Kingdom had left ruins of the fort and the kingdom cemetery in Kotagede that is now known as the center of silver handicraft in Yogyakarta (seeHistoric & Heritage Sights).

Giyanti Agreement in 1755 divided the Islamic Mataram Kingdom into Kasunan Surakarta that is centered in Solo and Kesultanan Yogyakarta (Sultanate of Yogyakarta) that built its palace in Jogja City. Kraton (the palace) still stand up to now and function as the home of the sultan and family, completed by hundreds of royal servants who are willing to follow the traditions in the middle of the changing era. In Kraton (the palace), there is a cultural performance every day; such as shadow puppet, gamelan (traditional musical instruments), Javanese classical dance, etc. (see Calendar of Events).

Yogyakarta at the present time is a place where traditions and modern dynamics can walk side by side. In Yogyakarta, there is a Kraton (palace) with hundreds of royal servants who hold the traditions faithfully, but there is also Gadjah Mada University which is one of the reputable universities in Southeast Asia. Most of the citizens of Yogyakarta live in a strong agricultural tradition, but there are also many college students that live in a modern lifestyle. There is a traditional market in Yogyakarta which stand side by side with modern mall.

At the north end of Yogyakarta, you will see the Mount Merapi stands as high as 9738 feet above sea level. This mountain is one of the most active volcano in Indonesia. The impressions of it's eruption in 2006 can be witnessed in the village of Kaliadem, 30 km from the city of Jogja. The Mooi Indie scenery of green paddy field and Mount Merapi as the background can still be seen on the outskirts of the Jogja City (see Nature & Outdoors).

In the southern part of Yogyakarta, you will find many beaches. The most famous beach is Parangtritis with the legend of Nyi Roro Kidul (Queen of the South), but Yogyakarta also has beautiful natural beaches in Gunung Kidul. You can see Sadeng Beach which was the ancient mouth of the Bengawan Solo River before a powerful tectonic force lifted the surface of the southern part of Java so that the flow of the river turned to the north like today. You can also visit Siung Beach which has 250 points of rock climbing, Sundak Beach, etc (see Beaches).

Malaysia has the tallest twin towers in the world, Yogyakarta has the towering 47m high Prambanan Temple that was built 1100 years before. Singapore has a modern living, Yogyakarta has traditional agricultural citizens. Thailand and Bali have beautiful beaches, Yogyakarta has natural beaches and Mount Merapi that will tell us how powerful the nature is.

The unique combination of ancient temples, history, traditions, culture, and natural forces make Yogyakarta worth to visit. YogYES.COM site will help you to plan a visit to Yogyakarta and enjoy the best charms of this place. We provide rich information about things to see and do, star hotels, cheap hotels, restaurants, food stalls, travel agents, car rentals and all the information you need to travel to Yogyakarta / Jogja.

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Kartini Beach

Kartini Beach

The tourist attraction of beach Kartini was located 2,5 km to the west from the Hall of Jepara. This tourist attraction was in the Jepara district of the subdistrict Hair and was the nature tourist attraction that became tourists's desired. Various supporting means like the quay, some the Turtle aquarium , the motel, the game of children (the comedy turned, bathed the ball, the flow boat), et cetera was available for the visitors. The atmosphere around the quite cool coast indeed gave the special impression for the visitor, so as this place really was suitable for the family's recreation or the relaxed .in this places the visitors also could have a rest with sat below gazebo while taking a walk in the fresh air with the sea breeze attack.

The region widely the land 3,5 ha this was the strategic region, because as the transport route of sea headed the Nasional Karimunjawa Marine Park tourist attraction and the Panjang Island. Immediately has been available transport means to Karimunjawa from Kartini's coastal quay that is KMP. MURIA (time followed 5 hours) and the Ship of Cepat Kartini I (time followed 2.5 hours). Moreover Kartini's Coast could not be free from some traditional event that was acknowledged as “LOMBAN”. Event this was event the culture belonging to the Jepara Regency community that took place for 1 day to be precise in the date 8 Syawal or a week after the Idul Fitri Holiday.

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Penyu Bay

Penyu Bay

Teluk Penyu is a coastal region south of Cilacap regency. Teluk Penyu beach is 2 km to the east of Cilacap District Government Center. Teluk Penyu beach is a natural tourism object quite famous in Cilacap regency, Central Java Province. Sightseeing this area has 18 hectares of beautiful natural panorama.

The existence of Teluk Penyu also supported by historical attractions Fortress Pendem, and Nusakambangan island located not far from the location of this beach. Fortress Pendem defense is the former headquarters of the Dutch army located about 0.5 km south attractions Teluk Penyu Beach and overlooking the strait Nusakambangan.

Along the coast are more neatly, especially at the entrance of the tourist area of Turtle Bay Beach, which has a lot of standing stalls / shops, who peddled dry salted fish and fresh fish / wet, is ready to be burned or cooked in accordance with desire visitors, and various handicrafts shells and other souvenirs along the entrance hall of this tourist location.

This tourist areas, crowded visited in the morning and evening by the residents of Cilacap city during the day while more often visited by local tourists, especially during periods of school holidays or on major holidays / vacation.

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Central Java

CENTRAL JAVA

Central Java Province, as one of the Indonesia tourist destination areas, offers various kinds of tourist attractions whether natural, cultural, or man made features. Central Java is located exactly in the middle of Java Island. It borders with West Java Province in the western part, while in the eastern part borders with East Java Province. On the part of the southern side lies also the province of Yogyakarta Special Region. Central Java is the island's cultural, geographic, and historic heartland. Universities, dance schools, pottery, handicrafts, textiles and carving, give to the region a rich culture and interesting shopping. This is also the place of the famous Javanese temples of Borobudur. But it is not the only ones to be noted; Dieng plateau and Sukuh temple are worth a visit. Performing arts is still widely practiced, and traditional dance dramas (Wayang Orang) or shadow puppets (Wayang Kulit) performances are easy to find. Mountains cross the entire central portion of the province. The cool slopes contain numerous hill resorts (Tawangmangu, Kaliurang, Sarangan).

The very first Moslem kingdom on the island was founded in 1511 at Demak, about 40 km from Semarang. Today Demak is a sleepy little town, however, its glory of the past is still visible from one of the major relics, which is still well preserved. The Grand Mosque, a quaint blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture, still honored and worshipped by Javanese pilgrims.
Surakarta, better known as Solo, is the cradle of Javanese culture in the province. TV courts of Solo embody the noble value that the Javanese attach to grace and refinement, with majestic ceremonies and royal festivals still held with great pomp and circumstance. Although no longer the seat of power it once was, descendants of the royal houses of Solo are regarded as leaders of, Javanese culture and traditions, upholding standards of sophistication and conduct.

The rich and fertile plains of the region support an enormous population of over 30 million people. The low land plains are found alongside the northern beaches. The high land plains are found in the Center of Central Java with mountains stretching lengthwise from the west to the east with a line of mountains, such as Mount Slamet (3,428 m), Mount Perahu (2,585 m), Mount Sindoro (3,135 m) Mount Sumbing (3,321 m), Mount Merapi (3,142 m), Mount Ungaran (2,050 m). Near the border with East Java Province is Mount Lawu (3,265 m), while on the northern side there is Mount Muria (1,602 m). At the feet of these mountains will find pleasant and cool highland plains with beautiful panoramas such as Baturaden, the Dieng Plateau, Bandungan, Kopeng, Tawangmangu, Solo, etc. Apart from these mountains there are some small mountains and lime mountains. The Biggest Rivers found in the Central Java are Serayu River, with its source from the Dieng Plateau and "Bengawan Solo" River.

Geographically
Central Java is located between 5o 40' and 8o 30' South Latitude and between 108o 30' and 111o 30' East Longitude. This province is bordered by:
North side: Java Sea
South side: Indian Ocean and the Special Territory of Yogyakarta
West side: West Java Province
East side: East Java Province

Wide Area
The wide area of this province is 34,206 sq. km.

Administration
A governor as a high rank heads Central Java province; Central Java consists of 35 regencies and municipalities. Bupati (Regent) and municipalities head the regency by Walikota (Mayor). The regencies and municipalities divided into district headed by Camat and district divided into villages headed by Lurah or Kepala Desa.

Climate
The average temperature of this area is 21o - 32o C with rainy season on October to April and dry season on April to October.

Religion
The Freedom of embrace religion is fully guaranteed by government. Islam is a greatest number among the five recognized religions (Moslem, Protestant, Catholic, Buddha and Hindu).

Language
Java language with various dialects is the daily language used by most of Central Java people but Bahasa Indonesia as mother tongue.

People
The people of Central Java will welcome all of the tourists with hospitable and friendly. The population is about 30.7 million (based on census in 2002) or about 896 persons per square kilometer with living as farmer, trader, and official government. Besides original tribe, some foreign tribes stay here such as Arabic, Chinese, Indian and Pakistani. "Kebaya" is representing traditional clothes wearied by woman.

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