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Chilpo Beach
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Good for Relax
About
Chilpo Beach is located on the Sea of Japan (East Sea) and it is in the 2th place out of 30 beaches in the North Gyeongsang region 89.6 km away from its center, the city of Waegwan-eup. It is one of the beaches of Heung-an-ri settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Chilpo Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Odo 1-ri Beach, which has a rating of 8.1.
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Chilpo Beach is located in North Gyeongsang within Heung-an-ri, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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What to do in Chilpo Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Chilpo Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Chilpo Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Transport
- KPO• 16.2km
- Wondong• 95.7km
Localities
- Heung-an-ri• 1km
- Waegwan-eup• 89.6km
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What is the water and sand quality of the Chilpo Beach?
The coastline of Chilpo Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Chilpo Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Chilpo Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
- Surfing
Is the Chilpo Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
The waves in the Chilpo Beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Chilpo Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Chilpo Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Chilpo Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Chilpo Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Chilpo Beach?
Chilpo Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers (caravans)
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Chilpo Beach?
The bar is located right on the Chilpo Beach.
How far is the Chilpo Beach from parking?
The Chilpo Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Chilpo Beach (North Gyeongsang) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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