Parangtritis Visitors Surge Exceeds 50 Thousand During 2026 Eid Holiday
Source: Antara/Hery Sidik
Along the southern coast of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Parangtritis Beach suddenly shifted its rhythm during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah Holiday or Lebaran 2026. One of the most iconic landscapes in southern Java managed to attract 50 thousand tourists.
For many travelers, Parangtritis is a meeting point of ocean, sand, and stories passed down through generations.
Coordinator of the Parangtritis Main Retribution Collection Post (TPR Induk), Rahmad Ridwanto, stated the tourist data is based on retribution ticket sales from March 20-24, 2026.
"The highest number of visits to Parangtritis Beach occurred on Monday with 19,848 people, followed by Sunday with 15,327 people," he said.
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This surge did not come suddenly. Since Friday, the tourist flow began to be felt with 3,837 people, increasing to 4,339 people on Saturday, reflecting the classic pattern of Eid Exodus: a journey home combined with a Tourist Trip.
"For Tuesday, as of 5:30 PM Western Indonesia Time, there were already around 10,000 visitors," he added.
Amid the crowds, this area connected to Depok Beach transformed into an open social space.
Families spread out mats, children ran along the shoreline, and local vendors felt the economic pulse.
Yet behind this, there was silent work ensuring the Tourism experience ran smoothly.
"During this Eid Holiday, there were 27 personnel specifically assigned to collect retribution fees each day," he stated.
Head of the Bantul Tourism Office, Saryadi, emphasized the scaled-up preparedness to handle the tourist surge.
"We increased capacity almost threefold during the holiday period. They were drawn from various stakeholders: Police, local military district command (koramil), transportation office, civil service police unit (satpol PP), and other cross-sectoral agencies," he explained.
These efforts weren't just about tickets and entry flow. Cleanliness became crucial, especially with thousands arriving almost non-stop.
"While cleaning staff usually only work in the morning, during Lebaran we ensured the beach cleanliness was also monitored in the afternoon or midday," he concluded.
