- Where to go to sunbathe?
- Weather features of a beach holiday in South Korea
- Island of Three Abundances
- The most romantic record holder
A beach vacation in South Korea looks most beneficial for residents of the Far East: the flight does not take much time and the air ticket does not cost too much. However, in the Land of Morning Freshness, there are enough tourists from the European part of Russia, because in addition to sunbathing and swimming in the warm sea, here you can more than gain exotic impressions. Picturesque nature and historical sites, unique customs and interesting cuisine - Korea can be a fascinating sailing route with enough room to fulfill a wide variety of desires.
Where to go to sunbathe?
The well-known island of Jeju with its popular seaside resorts is not the only place where guests are offered a beach holiday in South Korea. Situated on a peninsula, the country is surrounded on three sides by the sea and the beaches on the mainland are no less visited by fans of sunbathing:
- The longest in the east of the peninsula is Gyeongphode Beach. Its main features are fine clean sand and a specialty soup called chodan sundubu, which is prepared in local coastal restaurants. Sand, according to the beach goers, cures rheumatism, and the base of the soup is specially purified sea water.
- The name of Chondongjin beach translates as "sunrise park". The sea views are fantastic here in the morning. If you are planning a honeymoon in South Korea, Chondongjin is the most romantic place for you.
- The beach within the city limits of Busan is convenient for those who do not want to spend a lot of time traveling from civilization to the resort. During the beach season, there are too many local sunbathers, but on weekdays in late August and September, you can relax quite comfortably on Hyundai Beach. An important plus of its location is its proximity to the Busan aquarium.
- One of the beaches near the town of Ulsan is covered with black pebbles. It is called Chujong and is recommended to anyone with joint problems.
- The most youthful and hipster resort is the Gwangalli resort in the Busan area. There are many discos and nightclubs here.
Weather features of a beach holiday in South Korea
Hot and humid summers are not a hindrance to a beach holiday in the Land of Morning Freshness. Already in mid-May, the first sunbathers appear at local resorts, and the bathing season lasts until mid-October. The air temperature at the height of summer reaches + 35 ° C, with monsoon rains pouring down the beaches from June to mid-September.
The optimal time for a comfortable beach holiday in Korea is the end of September, the first half of October or the last weeks of May.
Island of Three Abundances
Most of the beach resorts in South Korea are in Jeju. It is called "the island of three abundances" and this piece of land in the strait between the Yellow and Japanese Seas is worthy of a traveler's attention. You can get here from Seoul by plane in just half an hour.
Jeju is of volcanic origin and the first abundance is the magnificent rocky volcanic reliefs formed by solidified lava flows. Caverns and sculptures, lakes and waterfalls will help make a beach holiday in South Korea on Jeju Island informative and rich.
The beaches on the island are particularly diverse. White coral sand is replaced by black, volcanic, and the steep and steep entrance to the water is shallow and shallow.
When choosing where to sunbathe with the whole family, pay attention to the southeast of the island. There are suitable places for families with children, and the calmest sea is at Pyosong Beach. A variety of active entertainment will be offered to guests at the Chungmun resort and in the Hepcheo hotel area, where dozens of diving centers and beach rental points for windsurfing and snorkeling equipment are open. On the shore, you can book boat tours to the open sea. During boat trips, passengers manage to fish and dive from the yacht.
The most romantic record holder
The fishing village of Chondongjin is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the closest railway station to the sea: getting off the train, the local passengers literally step into the sea wave. There is a marine park in the hills closest to the village, and the beach itself is covered with perfect white sand. Wooden steps lead to the top of the hill where the old mast ship rests, the sculpture park symbolizes the harmony of man and nature, and the most loyal fans of the local beach holiday are couples in love. There is always a rising sun in their photo.
