Gyeongpo Beach 경포해변 and how to get there

Going to the beach in Korea is an exciting thing and one of the points on our list we definetly wanted to cross off before going back home this summer. While we originally planned to spend a weekend in Busan we found ourselves unable to do so in the end.

With all our hopes crushed we knew we needed to make up, especially since Maren and Greta REALLY wanted to go to the beach. We searched the internet until we stumbled over a certain Blog Post you can find HERE.

We are so glad this person sat down to write this detailed about all of the beaches South Korea has to offer and in the end we thought the beach in Gangneung sounded like the best option to us. All of the information she gives you on how to get there were still up to date and we can only agree with her. So we took the bus from the Dong Seoul Bus Termina and it took about 3-4 hours for us to arrive at the Gangneung Bus Terminal. Afterwards we took a taxi to Gyeongpo Beach.

Let us tell you the view we had after we left the taxi, right in front of the beach was something we didn't expect. It was even more perfect than we hoped it would be. Though be warned! Instead of the normal sand most beaches we know have, at least the ones in Europe, the Gyeongpo Beach has something that resembles super small rocks? Not really, but the sand isn't as fine there. Just so you aren't as confused as we were.

Next up we got some bigger shirts to wear on top of our swimsuits, which we initially intented to strip out of once we hit the waves but seeing as everyone else, especially girls, rather went into the sea with a shirt/pants combo we just left our shirts on. So make sure you bring at least another shirt with you to change into on your way back.

Also make sure to use enough sunscreen. Something we thought we did, but we all ended up getting toasted. But really this is the number one rule for any beach visit, isn't it? In case you were wondering there are also two convenience stores close by so you can just buy food there, make sure though to take your trash with you and throw it away properly and don't leave anything at the beach! Though this is another rule for every beach you visit.

The last thing we want to talk about is that you aren't allowed to swim at Gyeongpo Beach. This might sound strange and it definetly was to us, but once you go into the water, you can go in till it reaches your chest, I would say, you can feel how strong the current is so we think it's for the safety of everyone that you're not allowed to swim.

What you're allowed to do though is to sit down and let the waves crash over you. It's super fun, but be sure you'll have some red marks all over your body from the stone/sand.

Once again we can only say how much fun this whole trip was and that we definetly want to go again one day. Enjoy the video we filmed for you and lets just all hope summer will come soon enough and we can go and look for nice beaches here in Germany to relive this wonderful memory.