50 Beaches in Jeonnam-Gwangju Host 'Summer Festivals'... Leisure Activities, Performances, and Tidal Flat Experiences

Sequential Opening of Beaches in 12 Cities and Counties
Stronger Safety Measures and Crackdown on Overcharging

With the summer holiday season underway, beaches in South Jeolla Province are offering a wide variety of attractions, including marine leisure activities, tidal flat experiences, and cultural performances.

The Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City announced on August 6 that 50 beaches in 12 cities and counties have been sequentially opening since July 10 and are currently in operation. Most of the beaches will remain open until August 17, while some, such as Mokpo Oealdo, Yeosu Manseongni and Ungcheon, and Boseong Yulpo Pine Beach, will be open until the 23rd.

There is a rich array of experiential programs showcasing the unique features of each region.

Hampyeong Dolmori Beach (Barehanded Eel Catching Experience).

At Yeosu Ungcheon Beach, visitors can enjoy windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, and snorkeling. The Narohae Sunrise Beach in Goheung will host the National Aerospace Surfing Competition on August 29-30. Surfboard trial sessions will continue until October.

At Hampyeong Dolmeori Beach, there are barehanded fish catching and tidal flat programs. At Jangheung Sumun Beach, an aquatic safety class for children, a beach music concert, a book concert, and a tidal flat class are all being offered.

At Wando Sinjimyeongsashimni Beach, there are kayaking and paddle board experiences, a flying board performance, a sand sculpture exhibition, and busking performances. Nearby, the Wando Marine Healing Center is also running therapeutic programs utilizing marine resources.

Boseong Yulpo Pine Beach offers water-skiing, banana boat rides, busking performances, and autonomous tidal flat experiences. Yeonggwang Gamami Beach will be hosting the 'Gamami Summer Festival' later this month, which includes a beach music festival and a bubble show.

Haenam Songho Beach is operated as an inclusive beach, equipped with water and shower wheelchairs and braille guides. Busking performances and a sand sculpture exhibition will also be held there.

The Special Metropolitan City has also strengthened its safety management for vacationers. Each beach is staffed with safety personnel and equipped with rescue tools. The city is maintaining cooperation systems with related agencies including the fire department, coast guard, and police. Additionally, an integrated control center will operate for two weeks even after the beaches close for the season.

The city also plans to release the results of water quality, beach sand, and radiation inspections, as well as to inform visitors about convenience facility usage fees. In addition, it will conduct intensive inspections to address various inconveniences such as excessive pricing and unauthorized long-term occupation of facilities.

Park Taegeon, Director of the Islands and Marine Policy Division of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City, stated, "Beaches in Jeonnam-Gwangju offer much more than water activities—they are summer destinations where visitors can enjoy diverse contents such as marine leisure, tidal flat experiences, and cultural performances. We hope you make special memories with your family, friends, or partner in the pristine southern seas."

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