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Hakdong Mongdol Beach
🧠Fact: Famous for its unique black pebble beach, a rare natural feature in Korea.
đź’ˇ Tip: Bring water shoes for comfortable walking, especially during summer.
Info: Nestled on Geoje Island’s southern coast, Hakdong Mongdol Beach stretches 1.2 km long and 50 m wide, blanketed with smooth black pebbles known as mongdol
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. Walking barefoot across the stones gently stimulates foot acupressure points, offering a relaxing, natural massage
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. Unlike sandy shores, its deep, surf-pounded waters are ideal for water sports—jet skiing, swimming, even boat tours to nearby Haegeumgang and Oedo Botania
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. The nearby camellia forest blooms in February–March, and summer brings vibrant beach festivals, camping, seafood restaurants, and cozy cafés—making it a healing coastal retreat year-round