Machine translation — this page was translated automatically from Korean and has not been reviewed yet. Names may differ from official English names. (임의 번역)
Photo: Korea Tourism OrganizationAbout
Balpo Beach lies south of Goheung town and has fine, soft sand. Located in Dadohae Haesang National Park, it has yellow sand said to be especially effective for neuralgia and gynecological ailments, and its shallow, gently sloping shore is popular with families. Wild cockles can be collected at low tide. Tents can be pitched in the pine forest behind the beach. Nearby are an egret and heron roosting ground, Chungmusa Shrine dedicated to Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and rock formations such as Hwalgae Rock and Turtle Rock.
Before you go
| Nearest emergency room | 15.4 km — 의료법인영성의료재단고흥종합병원 (Korean name), ER 061-832-1911 |
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| Seawater quality (2025 season) | 3 of 3 tests passed |
| Beach visitors | 4,770 in 2024 (8,610 in 2015) |
| Licensed lodging within 3 km | 2 (hotels, motels, guesthouses; pensions not included) |
| Campsites nearby | 7 |
| Emergency numbers | 119 (fire & ambulance) · 122 (coast guard) · 1330 (Korea travel hotline, English) |
Sources & dates
- Name & description: machine translation of Korea Tourism Organization's Korean tourism information (KOGL), translated 2026-10-12, not reviewed yet
- 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)
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