Beaches in Korea

Summer is round the corner and it calls for a beach vacation. Korea is surrounded by water on three sides and has an array of beaches for the beach-bums. Some of these beaches are commercialised, offering watersport activities and great dining options, and others are quiet and secluded. If you wish a beach vacation in Korea, take your pick from this list of top 4 beaches in South Korea.




Naksan beach


Naksan Beach stretches four kilometres along the south coast of mainland Korea. In summer, the beach sees a large number of tourists who are drawn to its beauty. The waters of the beach are shallow and clear, and a peak called Nak-San, accessible with a short hike, offers great views. Other attractions nearby include Naksansa Temple and Uisangdae.




 Haeundae beach


Haeundae Beach is a premier tourist destination, and it is a safe for children and novice swimmers. The beach tends to be crowded and lively during the summer owing to its popularity. Haeundae Beach is also famous for the sunrise over the horizon and moonrise from Haewoljeong Pavilion. The hot springs nearby are said to have healing properties.  There are various cultural festivals and events taking place throughout the year. The Haemaji (sunrise) Festival, Polar Bear Swimming Contest, Haeundae Sand Festival, Haeundae Beach Festival are a few to mention. Traditional games such as seesaw jumping, Korean wrestling, tuho, tug-of-war and yutnori can also be enjoyed at Folk Square, located nearby.

Jinha Beach


This secluded beach called Jinha beach is located in the southeast coast of Korea, two hundred and forty two kilometres from Ulsan.  It is only one kilometre long, but the beach is almost a paradise on its own. The warm and shallow waters are perfect for swimming, and the surrounding pine trees only add to the enormous beauty of the place. Two nearby islands, Ideokdo Island and Myeongseungdo Island, offer a nice sunrise view along with fishing facilities.





Songho beach


Songho beach, located at the southernmost part of the Korean peninsula, is the most famous beach of Haeum. The dense pine forests in the surrounding area makes for a scenic landscape. The fine sand and shallow waters make  Songho beach a perfect beach destination for family vacations. Those in search of a nice beach minus the crowds will enjoy the serenity of Songho beach. There is also a campsite in the area.



















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