Photo: Korea Tourism Organization

Myeongsa Beach

Beach · Gyeongnam · 명사해수욕장 (Korean name)

Address
32 Myeongsahaesuyokjang-gil, Jeogu-ri, Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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About

Located in Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Myeongsa Beach is celebrated for its fine sandy quality and clear sea waters, inspiring its name, Myeongsa (the Bright Sand). The beach, featuring moderate water temperatures and gentle depths, offers an ideal summer escape with pine forests framing the pristine white sands. A specific section for swimming with pets has been designated on the beach. In addition to swimming, visitors can partake in coastal fishing or embark on cruises to explore the surrounding islands.

Before you go

Nearest emergency room	16.5 km — 의료법인 거붕 백병원 (Korean name), ER 055-733-0000
Seawater quality (2025 season)	12 of 12 tests passed
Beach visitors	22,685 in 2024 (18,988 in 2015)
Licensed lodging within 3 km	5 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included)
Public restrooms nearby	2
Campsites nearby	8
Emergency numbers	119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English)

Sources & dates

Description: Korea Tourism Organization, English tourism information (retrieved 2026-10-12)
Emergency rooms: National Medical Center (retrieved 2026-10-11)
Water quality: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, beach water tests (2025 season, retrieved 2026-10-10)
Visitors: Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, beach visitor statistics (2015–2024, retrieved 2026-10-11)
Lodging: Ministry of the Interior and Safety, lodging business licenses (retrieved 2026-10-11)

Numbers are written in fixed English sentences from Korean public data (not machine-translated). Korean names are shown as they are.

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