Gwanmaedo

Gwanmaedo ranks 8th on the list of the most beautiful islands in Korea. Located 17 km south of Jindo Island on the southwestern tip of the Korean peninsula, Gwanmaedo Island is part of the Dadohae National Park. With excellent beaches, rocky cliffs and boulders, mountains, pine forests, hiking trails, delicious seafood, traditional villages, and friendly locals, the island is recognized as one of the most scenic islands in the region. Moreover, its location serves as a gateway to many other smaller, remote islands.

You may embark on interesting treks and camping trips in the pine-forested areas near the beach, in addition to swimming and sunbathing until you acquire your ideal tan. When visiting the island, one piece of advice is to bring food with you because restaurants are few on Gwanmaedo Island. Other nearby islands such as Gakheuldo, Hyangdo, and Bangaseom can be reached on foot during ebb tide. Most of the residents work in both the farming and fishing industries. The main agricultural products are winter radish, sweet potato, and beans. The main catches include anchovies, yellow corvine, drum, mackerel, and bass. There are also brown seaweed and tot farms. In particular, tot, seaweed, and anchovies are the most well-known local specialties.