Kwaru Gunturharjo Beach in Wonogiri Regency, Central Java Province


Some tourists may overlook the presence of several stunning beaches in Wonogiri Regency. It is because they don’t know the location of those beaches, actually. Well, as for the reference, they must visit Kwaru Gunturharjo Beach in Paranggupito Sub-District. As the name suggests, the beach is located in Gunturharjo Village. If tourists come from Solo City, they may spend about 2 hours to reach the beach. The good thing is the location is near to Nampu Beach and other famous beaches in Wonogiri Regency. Perhaps the only disappointment is that the beach doesn’t have a good management and facilities. Still, it is suitable for numerous activities like recreation, beach walking, and family occasions. Thanks to the serenity.

The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Kwaru Beach is similar to Parangtritis Beach of Yogyakarta City. It has big waves and strong wind. Not to mention the shoreline comes with an exotic black sandy landscape. The unique thing is that the beach features a sacred cave located in the left part of the shoreline. No wonder, the locals often come to the cave for a hermitage! The next impressive feature is the presence of a river that flows directly to the sea. Even a waterfall resides in that area!

Exploring Kwaru Gunturharjo Beach
Those who visit Kwaru Gunturharjo Beach should not miss the chance to get further information regarding the beach. According to the locals, the original name of the beach is Waru. However, tourists keep call it Kwaru, so most people also call it that way. The next important information is that visitors should walk for a while from the ticket booth to the location. The distance is about 350 meters, actually. Have no worries. The stunning sea scenery and breezy wind may accompany them when visiting the shoreline by walking.

Villagers may tell visitors or tourists regarding the history of the name of the beach, too. It is said the name derives from the nearby river that flows directly to the sea. It even creatures a small waterfall, which is worth photography! However, tourists should come during the rainy season if they want to see that small waterfall. Otherwise, the dry season makes Waru River loses the water and tourists won’t be able to see it during the visit.

As for the nuance, Kwaru Gunturharjo Beach features big waves. That means swimming is not allowed there. Instead, tourists can enjoy beach walking to their heart’s content. The exotic black shoreline looks wonderful, after all. Not to mention the sand texture is quite soft, so it is suitable for beach walking.

Nearby Attractions

  • Pringjono Beach
  • Puyangan Beach
  • Karangpayung Beach
  • Nampu Beach

How to Get There
The first destination is Wonogiri Regency. For those coming from Semarang City, they need to spend about 3 hours and 53 minutes to reach the destination. After all, the distance is 169 km. It can be done faster if they take Semarang – Solo Highway, though. Later, after arriving at Wonogiri, their next destination is Gunturharjo Village at Paranggupito Sub-District. The distance is 60.9 km, so this trip may take around 1 hour and 56 minutes. Have no worries. It becomes faster if tourists take Giritontro – Giriwoyo Street.

Where to Stay

  • Aji Mantoro Hotel


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