Pacitan district, East Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Pacitan

Pacitan is a town in Pacitan district, East Java, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast and 2 museums. The must-see places are Sembukan Beach (36 km), Purwantoro Terminal (53 km) and Siung Beach (58 km).

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Pacitan at a glance

Location
Pacitan district, East Java, Indonesia
Coordinates
8.1939° S, 111.1033° E
Places within 50 km
150 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums
Nearest city
Lovina, 540 km

Top places to visit near Pacitan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pacitan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pacitan

72 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pacitan. The closest is Tlogo Blimbing (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pacitan

65 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pacitan. The closest is Gunung Napas (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Pacitan

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pacitan. The closest is Pantai Teleng Ria (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Pacitan

8 museums within 100 km of Pacitan. The closest is Museum Dan Galeri Seni Sby Ani Pacitan (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Pacitan

6 caves within 100 km of Pacitan. The closest is Goa Gong (17 km). Best time: year-round.

  • Goa Gong · cave · Pacitan · ~17 km
  • Goa Tabuhan · cave · Special Region of Yogyakarta · ~18 km
  • Goa Kalak · cave · Special Region of Yogyakarta · ~21 km
  • Resi Cave · cave · Wonogiri · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Goa Pindul · cave · Gunungkidul Regency · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Lowo Cave · cave · Trenggalek · ~85 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Pacitan

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Pacitan. The closest is Banyu Tibo (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Pacitan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pacitan
  2. 7 km Tlogo Blimbing · lake, Pacitan
  3. 8 km Pantai Teleng Ria · beach, East Java
  4. 4 km Pancer Door (Surf Spot) · beach, East Java
  5. 2 km Gunungsewu Geopark Museum · museum, East Java
  6. 2 km Museum Dan Galeri Seni Sby Ani Pacitan · museum, Pacitan
  7. 3 km Back to Pacitan

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How to reach Pacitan

All places near Pacitan by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Pacitan by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Lakes, dams & reservoirs6972Tlogo Blimbing (7 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints6565Gunung Napas (8 km)
Beaches & coast811Pantai Teleng Ria (5 km)
Museums28Museum Dan Galeri Seni Sby Ani Pacitan (3 km)
Caves36Goa Gong (17 km)
Waterfalls15Banyu Tibo (26 km)
Temples04Candi Sukuh (79 km)
Forts & heritage03Suharto's Mausoleum (75 km)
Mosques & dargahs03Kraton of Surakarta (94 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves22Gelatik (17 km)
Other attractions02Purwantoro Terminal (53 km)

Pacitan: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Pacitan?

Museum Dan Galeri Seni Sby Ani Pacitan (museum, about 3 km), Gunungsewu Geopark Museum (museum, about 4 km), Pantai Teleng Ria (beach, about 5 km), Pancer Door (Surf Spot) (beach, about 6 km), Tlogo Blimbing (lake, about 7 km), Gunung Napas (viewpoint, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pacitan?

150 places on Spotwander: 69 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 beaches & coast, 2 museums, 3 caves.

Which is the nearest lake to Pacitan?

Tlogo Blimbing, about 7 km by road; Tlogo Klueh (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pacitan?

Gunung Napas, about 8 km by road; Gunung Pangkur (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Pacitan?

Pantai Teleng Ria, about 5 km by road; Pancer Door (Surf Spot) (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pacitan?

Start in Pacitan, visit Tlogo Blimbing, then Pantai Teleng Ria, then Pancer Door (Surf Spot), then Gunungsewu Geopark Museum, then Museum Dan Galeri Seni Sby Ani Pacitan, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Pacitan?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums.

How far is Pacitan from Lovina?

About 540 km by road (432 km in a straight line).

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