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Central Java, Indonesia
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Karangsambung-Karangbolong is an ancient national geopark site in Kebumen, Central Java.
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The geopark monument.
Watu Kelir or Batu Rijang Merah is an icon of the Geopark Karangsambung-Karangbolong Kebumen, Central Java. Here there are rocks hundreds of millions of years old. Named Watu Kelir because it looks like the color in a puppet show, and can also mean barrier.
Beautiful sight in hilly area.
Pantai Karangbolong
Next to Suwuk beach. There is a small cave near the beach (hence the name: karang means coral, and bolong means hole). Similar to Suwuk beach, Karangbolong is surrounded by limestone hills.
Ayah Beach
As well as the beach, there is also a mangrove forest. Boat rides available.
Pantai Menganti
A newly-developed destination in Kebumen. Not so many facilities but its natural beauty makes people call it the New Zealand of Kebumen.
Pasir Beach
A new vacation spot on five different beaches: Pasir, Lampon, Tanjung Karang Penganten, Gebyuran and Surmanis. There are several caves, a waterfall, and hills to camp on.
Goa Petruk
Still natural (not crowded). You must be accompanied by an official guide. There is no lighting so bring a flashlight. The return journey into the cave can take up to two hours. Your feet will get wet because there is water on the cave floor. Inside the cave, there are various stalagmites and a waterfall.
Shrimp, fish, crab, squid, and vegetables.
D'benteng Cafe & Resto
Coffee and traditional drinks.
By train
There are also two minor train stations:
By bus
There is also one mini-terminal that is used by Efisiensi Bus in . The Efisiensi bus serves Cilacap, Purwokerto, Yogjakarta city, and Adisutjipto International Airport.
On Kebumen and Gombong town you can rent cars or motorcycles. It might be a good idea to book a rental car before you arrive in Kebumen because there are few cars.
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