Photo of Geumgap Beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Geumgap Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Geumgap Beach with spacious bay

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Geumgap Beach

Songwŏl-li, South Korea

#21 out of 24 in South Jeolla

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Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Geumgap-ri • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Yongcheon

8.4 - Very good 5.9km

Cafe Modo Company

8.4 - Very good 6km

Restaurant Sodam

9.4 - Excellent 6.1km

Seafood Restaurant 꽃게선장낙지박사

8.8 - Excellent 6.2km

Restaurant Yongmun Garden

8.6 - Excellent 6.7km

Restaurant 진도이어라

10 - Exceptional 7.1km

Japanese Restaurant 구포식당

6.4 - Pleasant 7.2km

Restaurant Donghyeon Sashimi Restaurant

7.2 - Good 7.3km

Cafe 모세다방

9 - Excellent 7.3km

Park Pierrandi Park

6.4km

Park 국립진도자연휴양림

9.4km

Supermarket 금동이네마트-식품

7km

Tourist Attraction Nambangsan

2km

Tourist Attraction Jindo Arirang Village

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Sosamdo

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Miracle Sea Road in Sol Beach Jindo

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Mysterious Seaway Experience Center

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Jindo

8km

Tourist Attraction 명예도로 송가인길

9.4km

Tourist Attraction 송가인마을

9.5km

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About

Geumgap Beach is located on the Sea of Japan (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 21th place out of 24 beaches in the South Jeolla region 9.8 km away from its center, the city of Jindo-eup. It is one of the beaches of Geumgap-ri settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Geumgap Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Geumgap Beach is located in South Jeolla within Geumgap-ri, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

6.8 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Geumgap-ri • 2.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Yongcheon

8.4 - Very good 5.9km

Cafe Modo Company

8.4 - Very good 6km

Restaurant Sodam

9.4 - Excellent 6.1km

Seafood Restaurant 꽃게선장낙지박사

8.8 - Excellent 6.2km

Restaurant Yongmun Garden

8.6 - Excellent 6.7km

Restaurant 진도이어라

10 - Exceptional 7.1km

Japanese Restaurant 구포식당

6.4 - Pleasant 7.2km

Restaurant Donghyeon Sashimi Restaurant

7.2 - Good 7.3km

Cafe 모세다방

9 - Excellent 7.3km

Park Pierrandi Park

6.4km

Park 국립진도자연휴양림

9.4km

Supermarket 금동이네마트-식품

7km

Tourist Attraction Nambangsan

2km

Tourist Attraction Jindo Arirang Village

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Sosamdo

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Miracle Sea Road in Sol Beach Jindo

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Mysterious Seaway Experience Center

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Jindo

8km

Tourist Attraction 명예도로 송가인길

9.4km

Tourist Attraction 송가인마을

9.5km

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Localities

Nearest

Geumgap-ri • 2.8km

Main locality of province

Jindo-eup • 9.8km

Transport

Airport

MPK • 41.5km

Bus Station

Yeomijul • 2.5km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Geumgap Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Geumgap Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Geumgap Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Geumgap Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Geumgap Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Geumgap Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Geumgap Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Geumgap Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Geumgap Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Geumgap Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Geumgap Beach.

How far is the Geumgap Beach from parking?

The Geumgap Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Geumgap Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Geumgap Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Nambangsan located in 2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Geumgap Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Geumgap Beach is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 6°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Geumgap Beach (South Jeolla) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Geumgap Beach (South Jeolla) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.