Samyang Beach
Samyang Beach | |
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 The beach, viewed from the west entrance (2026) | |
Interactive map of Samyang Beach | |
| Coordinates: 33°31′35″N 126°35′10″E / 33.5263°N 126.5862°E | |
| Location | Samyang-dong, Jeju City, Jeju Province, South Korea |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 삼양해수욕장 |
| Hanja | 三陽海水浴場 |
| RR | Samyang haesuyokjang |
| MR | Samyang haesuyokchang |
Samyang Beach (Korean: 삼양해수욕장) is a beach in Samyang-dong, Jeju City, Jeju Province, South Korea.[1] In 2023, its sandy portion had a length of 240m, width of 64m, and area of 13,821m2.[2]
The beach is popular with tourists and has long been famed for its black volcanic sands, which are thought to have health benefits. Each summer, a Samyang Black Sand Festival is held at the beach, which highlights the beauty and perceived health benefits of the sand. Various events are held during this time, including music and martial arts performances, the creation of black sand sculptures, and sand bathing.[1]
The beach received its beach designation in 2002. The Black Sand Festival began to be held in that year.[1] The beach is rapidly shrinking due to coastal erosion. One study in 2023 found that it had shrunk 30% from its size in 2018.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 허영선. "삼양 검은모래 축제". Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture (in Korean). Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- 1 2 송은범 (2023-05-16). "4년새 백사장 31% 줄어...제주 삼양해수욕장이 사라지고 있다". 매일경제 (in Korean).
External links
Media related to Samyang Beach at Wikimedia Commons