Southwest of Yogyakarta, the coastline consists of a stunning series of sandy cove beaches divided by volcanic stone headlands and pounded by the full force of the Indian Ocean. It's an isolated corner of Java, with few facilities but with the coming of electricity (pylons were being installed in mid-2012) expect things to gradually change in the next few years.
The scenery is sublime, and exploring the coastal road as it winds through rolling hills, past fields of peanuts and cassava, and taking turn-offs down dirt roads to empty, exposed bays makes a wonderful excursion from Yogyakarta. However, as the sea is oceanic by nature, swimming is only really possible in selected, sheltered spots. Also, you'll need your own wheels as there's no public transport. As ever in Java, try to avoid weekends when local tourism peaks.
It's 65km from Yogya to Indrayanti Beach (also known as Pulang Syawal), a lovely sandy cove with a steep profile and framed by giant boulders at one end. The tiny ocean-facing Indrayanti huts here are well overpriced but seafood at the restaurant is excellent. It's a serene scene, with no trash, but daytrippers crowd the place on weekends.
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