Gyeokpo Port
격포항 · Jeonbuk · Beaches & islands
Gyeokpo Port is an important transit point for maritime transportation between the islands of the West Sea, such as Wido Island, Gogunsan Islands, and Hongdo Island. As a fishing port, it is known as the place through which delicious seafood from the clean waters of the West Sea arrives on land. This reputation is evident in the huge crowds of gourmands and tourists who flock to the port for webfoot octopus in spring and gizzard shad in fall. The port hauls large catches of webfoot octopus, cuttlefish, blue crab, monkfish, rockfish, spotty belly greenling, flatfish, gizzard shad, clam, and shellfish, which can be enjoyed in many seafood restaurants near the port. Gyeokpo Port is also known for its beautiful view of the sunset.
| Type | Beaches & islands |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonbuk |
| Address | 788-15, Gyeokpo-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeonbuk-do |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
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- Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Buan Red Sunset Festival
Within walking distance
Chaeseokgang Cliff (Jeonbuk National Geopark) (채석강 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))
Suseongdang Shrine
Suseongdang Canola Field
Haseom Observatory
Byeonsan Natural Recreation Forest
Byeonsan Beach
Jiksopokpo Falls - Jeonbuk National Geopark (직소폭포 (전북 서해안권 국가지질공원))
