A Quiet Respite Embraced by Sanbangsan: An Afternoon at Hwasun Geummorae Beach, Seogwipo

The Feeling of Soft Black Sand Beneath Your Feet

As you walk along the Hwasun Coastal Road in Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo, Jeju, you can feel an unfamiliar texture rustling beneath your feet. While people often associate the Jeju sea with emerald waters and white sandy beaches, Hwasun Geummorae Beach(Hwasun Geummorae Beach) is a bit special. Unlike its name, it features a vast expanse of fine black sand. The black sand, saturated with sunlight, is warm and soft, making it feel like the fatigue of daily life melts away just by walking barefoot slowly.

When you lift your head to the salty scent mixed with the sea breeze and the sound of waves lingering in your ears, the magnificent Sanbangsan Mountain(Sanbangsan Mountain) stands like a folding screen behind the beach. Directly in front, Hyeongjesom(Hyeongjesom Island), Gapado(Gapado Island), and Marado(Marado Island) appear faintly, dotted here and there, making the scene feel like looking at a meticulously painted piece of oriental art. It is a beach with a quiet power that makes you gaze blankly for a long time because the scenery unfolding before your eyes is so surreal.

A Gift of Summer: The Refreshment of the Spring Water Swimming Pool

The reason Hwasun Geummorae Beach is loved by family travelers is not just because of the sea. Right next to the beach, there is an outdoor swimming pool where you can enjoy freshwater bathing while feeling the atmosphere of the Jeju sea. This place uses cool spring water(Yongcheonsoo) that maintains a low temperature all year round.

When you dip your body, heated under the hot summer sun, into the cold spring water, a thrilling coolness reaches the very tips of your hair. The repetition of enjoying a swim while looking at the sea and then coming back to the sandy beach to bask in the warm sunlight—I think this might be the best way to enjoy a Jeju summer. It is equipped with facilities like a sliding board that children love, making it a perfect resting place for family travelers.

The Charm of Andeok-myeon, Where Convenience and Relaxation Coexist

One of the biggest concerns when traveling is, of course, convenience facilities. Hwasun Geummorae Beach is located in Hwasun-ri, the center of Andeok-myeon, so its accessibility is excellent. With delicious restaurants, cafes, and accommodations clustered nearby, there is no inconvenience during your trip as you don't need to move to crowded places.

My favorite time is when the sun is setting, sitting on the sandy beach with a cool drink bought from a nearby shop to enjoy the sunset. When the sky slowly turns red and the shadow of Sanbangsan Mountain stretches long, I finally realize, 'I am really in Jeju.' If you want to feel a simple and profound Jeju landscape, different from famous beaches crowded with people, there is no place as perfect as this one.