Driving along the coastal road next to the endless sea by car also offers a unique charm. Let’s find out what beautiful coastal roads there are in Korea.
The road is just the sea.. Gangneung Heonhwa-ro
Gangneung Heonhwa-ro, known as the best hidden scenic spot on the East Coast.
It is a coastal road that runs from Geumjin Port to Simgok Port to Jeongdongjin Port. As you drive here, you will encounter ever-changing scenery with a peaceful white sand beach, blue sea, and rugged rocks. Heonhwa-ro, which stretches along the curved coast, is said to be the closest to the sea among Korea's coastal roads. Therefore, it is said that on days when there are a lot of waves, the sea water may wash up to the road, so be a little careful.
There is a nice walking path along the coast, so it's perfect to park your car for a while and then take a walk along the beach. To the north of Heonhwa-ro is Jeongdongjin, and to the south is Okgye Beach, so if you are planning to visit near Jeongdongjin, we recommend you to drive along Heonhwa-ro.
When you look through the side window, it feels like you are going to the sea.
Beautiful natural scenery, new millennium coastal road
A new millennium coastal road where you can run while feeling the blue sea of the East Coast with your whole body.
The 4.8km long New Millennium Coastal Road connecting Samcheok Beach and Samcheok Port is also famous as a sunrise spot, crowded with tourists on the last day of the year. The combination of strangely shaped rocks, lush forests, and the sea creates a landscape that needs no words.
Just like Heonhwa-ro, on days when the wind blows strongly, waves can crash over the road. There is a rest area in the middle of the coastal road where you can park your car for a while and enjoy the coastal scenery comfortably, so it is highly recommended for those who want to relax while looking at the sea! If you get too close to Bda, it can be dangerous because of the swell, so always be safe!
Sunset, Baeksu Coastal Road
There is a coastal road with such beautiful sunsets that many people visit every year to take pictures of the sunset.
Baeksu coastal road located in Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do. This road belongs to National Route 77 and County Road 14 and boasts a fairly long length of 16.8km. When you think of the 'West Sea', many people think that it is not suitable as a beach driving course because the cloudy sea and mudflats usually come to mind, but although the Baeksu Coastal Road is located in the West Sea, you can enjoy the clear blue sea that is as clear as the East Sea.
If you can see the sunrise on the East Sea, you can enjoy the sunset on the West Sea! It is famous for its beautiful sunsets, so there is an exhibition hall with various exhibits about sunsets, so you can enjoy an even more attractive drive if you visit at sunset!
Natural scenery of the Namhae, Mulmi coastal road
Mulmi Coastal Road is a coastal road that runs from Samdong-myeon, Namhae-gun to Mijo-myeon, and is approximately 20km long. Since the road starts from Mulmi and ends at Mijo Port, it is said to have been named Mulmi Coastal Road after the first letter of each place name.
This place is a combination of small fishing villages and ports located here and there along the coast, allowing you to enjoy the natural scenery of the South Sea and the flavor of a fishing village. The clear and refreshing sea unique to the southern coast and the various large and small islands also contribute greatly to the scenery of this place. As you drive along the winding road, you encounter beautiful scenery that looks like a landscape painting. They say you will know why this place is famous as the best driving course in Namhae the moment you visit, so be sure to visit!