KLAYAR BEACH - From Sphinx-like Reef until Sea Flute

From Sphinx-like Reef until Sea Flute

Klayar is an exotic beach with white sand, Sphinx-like reef, holey reef, sea flute and natural fountain up to 10 meters high which makes this beach becomes one of the most beautiful beaches in south coast of Java.

Klayar is a very beautiful and exotic beach even though many people have never heard about it before. How exotic is this beach? Well, although YogYES do not really want to admit it, but it is way more exotic than Parangtritis, the most famous beach in Jogja.

Located approximately 45 km west of Pacitan, Klayar can be reached by motorbike or car. The trip itself is very challenging and stimulates the adrenaline because of holey narrow roads in some parts and the winding route. There are several extreme up and down roads. However, the beauty scenery of green hills and valleys will accompany you along the journey.

The beach is almost empty. Except on the school break season or holidays you will only see a few fisherman. The white sand stretched with crystal-clear waves breaking on shore, flanked by reef cliffs on the right and left. You can go up to the hill on the right and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Klayar's landscape from the seeing point there.

After admiring the beautiful landscape, taking a walk on the soft white sand would be the best thing to do. Walking to the east, you will see a small river flows cut across the sand to meet the sea. Crossing this river will be very exciting because in some points, the depth reaches adult thigh. Not so far from this estuary, a very beautiful smaller river emerges and creates another estuary. The bottom of this river is composed by beautiful black sand with stripes of white sand washed from the beach.

An amazingly beautiful lagoon lays between two reef clusters. Crystal clear-waves splash and hit the reefs before breaking and making a turn back to the ocean in the white sandy beach. This small lagoon is stunning, indeed. It makes you want to sit back, relax and watch its beauty all day long. Strong waves repeatedly hit the reefs creating the waterfall effect with beautiful white foam froth.

High reefs are standing firmly at the east of the lagoon. One of them looks almost like the famous Sphinx from Egypt. YogYES took a picture of this reef and showed it to an Egyptian friend. He admitted the similar shape of it and the Sphinx. Exploring the reef area in the rear, you will see a few small holes on the reef filled with water. It seems like these are home for some small crabs. Far to the right, there are some holey reefs in the bottom part of the cliff that looks like tunnel underneath the reef.

Do not be surprised when there's suddenly fountain splashing behind you! Yes, it's another extraordinary natural phenomenon. There is a crack in this reef. When strong waves come up, some water got under the rock and splash upward like a giant fountain that can reach up to 10 meters. This fountain also comes with sounds like a whistle. That is why it's often referred as flute of the sea.

Do you want to stay longer enjoying the beauty of Klayar? You can try YogYES' favorite spot. Climb up to the Sphinx-like rock and sit on its waist, enjoying the beautiful lagoon with its waterfall effect on the right, natural fountain on the left, holey reefs far in the right, and the stretch of ocean as far as you could see. Lay your body and close your eyes. Listen to the sea waves singing to you and you will definitely fall in love with Klayar.