Handam Coastal Trail (한담해안산책로)

Handam Coastal Trail (한담해안산책로)

– Homepage
www.visitjeju.net

Handam Coastal Trail, also known as the Gwakgeum Olle Trail, is established along the shore from Aewol Port to Gwakjigwamul Beach. It beautifully harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. The trail runs 1.2 kilometers and visitors can walk on this coastal trail as waves crash right next to them. It is one of the “hidden gems of Jeju city” selected by the city in 2009 when 31 famous spots in Jeju-si other than the existing tourist attractions were chosen and announced. Uniquely-shaped rocks made by cooled and hardened lava grab the attention of passersby, and the trail that continuously winds along the beach featuring black rocks adds an element of excitement. Another appealing point is that it is a great place to watch the beautiful sunset as it is located on the west side of Jeju Island.

– Address : Gwakji-ri, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
Jeju Travel Hotline +82-64-740-6000

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

– Admission Fees
Free

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Solhyang Bada Garden Aewol (솔향바다가든 애월)

– Homepage
blog.naver.com/solhyangbadagarden

Solhyang Bada Garden Aewol is a restaurant where visitors can eat black pork, Jeju’s proudest specialty. Black pork has a chewier texture than regular pork, so travelers to Jeju should at least try it. The place is in the middle of the Janghanchul Trail, allowing one to enjoy the ocean view while enjoying the meal. The restaurant serves fresh black pork belly and neck from pigs raised in the clean and green environment of Jeju. There are also many side dishes that can be enjoyed with meat, including abalone and seafood hot pot, and kimchi jjigae with black pork slices. The restaurant allows pets.

⊙ Starry Night Jeju (스테리나잇 제주)

– Homepage
http://blue-sunset.co.kr

– Tel
+82-10-2419-0578

Located in Aewol, Jeju Island, Starry Night offers sea views from all rooms overlooking Handam Beach. There are restaurants and convenience stores on the first floor, and there are rooms on the second and third floors. There are nine guest rooms divided into Basic rooms for two people, Classic rooms for two to four people, and Suite rooms for four to eight people. All rooms are equipped with a kitchen. The view of Jeju’s blue sea through the window wall is the greatest charm of this place. Nearby tourist attractions include Gwakji Gwamul Beach and Aewol Cafe Street.

⊙ Bomnal Café (봄날카페)

– Homepage
https://blog.naver.com/jejubomnal

Bomnal café, the first to open on Handam Beach in Aewol, is celebrated for its Jeju hallabong ade. Known for its beautiful sea views, visitors can enjoy their drinks surrounded by colorful murals and charming gift items, all against the backdrop of the sea. The café also features a gift shop filled with Jeju souvenirs.

⊙ Gwakji Beach (Gwakji Gwamulhaebyeon Beach) (곽지해수욕장 (곽지과물해변))

– Homepage
www.visitjeju.net

– Tel
+82-64-728-3985

Gwakji Beach is a beach that has nice conditions including a 350-meter-long, 70-meter-wide white sand beach, an average water depth of 1.5 meters and a slope of about 5 to 8 degrees. Thanks to these conditions, a youth training facility was installed and groups of tourists visit here every year. Gwakji-ri is a historic village where shell mounds from prehistoric times were once excavated. According to a local legend, Gwakji Beach used to be a village in the ancient days, but one day, it became buried in the sand.