According to Wikipedia “Seogwipo’s atmosphere is similar to other Korean seaside towns – old love motels with tacky fixtures and neon signs, run-down old businesses, a harbor bound in concrete.”
Well we don’t agree! We found Seogwipo an attractive village with an artsy atmosphere on a hillside up from a bustling harbour full of fishing boats; good food, a traditional market, nice forest walks and waterfalls nearby.
We stayed 3 nights; walked Route 7.1 one day and strolled a round town the next. It was a holiday long weekend for Children’s Day then Parent’s Day; all public attractions free so lots of visitors. Found an overseas ATM at WOORIBANK.
Mural on a house wall
Seogwipo Street
Seogwipo Traditional Market
We bought some pork meat to go on a French baguette for a delicious meal
Selling flowers for Parent Day
1st night we went for dumplings …
… freshly steamed
Chonjiyeon Falls, 20 meters high, is on the edge of town
Seogwipo Harbour
Tangerines – $4 each!
Our favorite restaurant
2nd night – Bibimbap, rice and vegetables in a hot earthenware bowl
On the third day the weather cleared – taken from our hotel room
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| Accommodation | Ocean Palace Hotel (Booking.com) |