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Poncosari
Skip unless you want a quiet black-sand beach with green-energy tours. A half-day trip from Yogyakarta (40 km (25 mi)) is enough; do not plan a night.Skip unless you want a quiet black-sand beach with green-energy tours. A half-day trip from Yogyakarta (25 mi (40 km)) is enough; do not plan a night.
Poncosari is a coastal village on the Indian Ocean in the Special Region of Yogyakarta, about 40 km southwest of Yogyakarta city. Its black volcanic sand beaches, especially Pantai Baru and Pantai Pandansimo, draw Indonesian weekend crowds but are dangerous for swimming due to strong currents. The village is known for its sustainable-energy infrastructure (biogas, solar, wind) and offers ATV rentals and seafood warungs. Mid-week you may have the beach almost to yourself. Most travellers should treat it as a half-day trip from Yogyakarta, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, rough seas)
- Airports
- YIA · JOG
- Nights
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Poncosari110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Poncosari, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyThe sea is dangerous: strong currents and large swell make swimming unsafe at all beaches.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYIA Yogyakarta International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi); taxi or ride-hail to Poncosari, 1–1.5 h).YIA Yogyakarta International Airport (About 31 mi (50 km); taxi or ride-hail to Poncosari, 1–1.5 h).
- Getting aroundWalk or rent a scooter in the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedCampsite (tent pitch), a night, per personRp20,000
- Mid-range bedBasic homestay room, a night, per roomRp200,000
- High-end bedBasic homestay room, a night, per roomRp350,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp100,000 · Mid Rp200,000 · High Rp400,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YIA Yogyakarta International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi); taxi or ride-hail to Poncosari, 1–1.5 h) · JOG Adisutjipto Airport (About 35 km (22 mi); taxi or ride-hail, 45–60 min)YIA Yogyakarta International Airport (About 31 mi (50 km); taxi or ride-hail to Poncosari, 1–1.5 h) · JOG Adisutjipto Airport (About 22 mi (35 km); taxi or ride-hail, 45–60 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Aug (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Poncosari: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or rent a scooter in the village. ATVs are available on the beach for exploring the shoreline.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or scooter via Jalan Srandakan, about 40 km (25 mi), 45–60 minCar or scooter via Jalan Srandakan, about 25 mi (40 km), 45–60 min
Base yourself in Yogyakarta for Borobudur, Prambanan and city culture.
Parangtritis Beach
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Scooter east along the coast, about 20 km (12 mi), 30 minScooter east along the coast, about 12 mi (20 km), 30 min
Another black-sand beach with strong currents; more developed than Poncosari.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Poncosari beach campsites
Tent camping on Pantai Baru or Pandansimo; basic facilities, small fee.
Yogyakarta city
Most visitors stay in Yogyakarta and day-trip; far more options and amenities.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp100,000–200,000 excl. transport to Yogyakarta
- Mid
- Rp200,000–400,000 excl. transport
Trip budget
| Campsite (tent pitch)2 × 1 night × Rp20,000 | Rp40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp100,000 | Rp200,000 |
| ATV rental (1 hour)2 × Rp100,000 · check | Rp200,000 |
| Seafood meal at warung2 × Rp50,000 | Rp100,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp54,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp297,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp594,000≈ US$40 |
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2026 estimate in rupiah; excludes transport from Yogyakarta.
Prices of common things
| Parking fee at beachcheck | Rp2,000 |
| Seafood meal at warung | Rp30,000–70,000 |
| ATV rental (1 hour)check | Rp100,000 |
| Bottle of water | Rp5,000–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Strong currents and large swell: do not swim at any beach here.
- Weekends are very busy with Yogyakarta day-trippers; go mid-week for solitude.
- No ATMs in the village; bring enough cash from Yogyakarta.
- Camping facilities are basic; bring your own gear.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yogyakarta → Poncosari by scooter: about 40 km (25 mi), 45–60 min; fuel about Rp20,000about 25 mi (40 km), 45–60 min; fuel about Rp20,000
- Yogyakarta → Poncosari by taxi/ride-hail: Rp200,000–350,000 one way (check)
Say or show
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-RAH-pah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-REE-mah KAH-seeh)
- Di mana pantai? — Where is the beach? (dee MAH-nah pahn-TIE)
- Dilarang berenang — No swimming (dee-LAH-rang buh-REH-nang)
Indonesian is widely spoken; English is limited in the village.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Poncosari. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, rough seas) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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