Songdo Beach (송도해수욕장)
Located in Songdo-dong, Songdo Beach sits directly across a small inlet from POSCO's steel mill. Though not popular for swimming, it often attracts windsurfers.
Bukbu Beach (북부해수욕장)
Located just north of downtown Pohang and across the bay from POSCO, Bukbu Beach is a popular (i.e. often crowded) summertime hangout. It is more popular than Songdo Beach for swimming, though the brown color and its proximity to POSCO keep many people out of the water.
The International Fireworks Festival is held here every year in July.
Chilpo Beach (칠포해수욕장)
About 10km north of the city. Clean water and good waves. Inner tubes are for rent (10,000 won).
To get here, take an intercity bus 50 minutes north towards Yeongdeok or Uljin and get off at Chilpo.
Wolpo Beach (월포해수욕장)
4km north of Chilpo Beach, Wolpo Beach is often less crowded. Inner tubes are for rent (10,000 won).
To get here, take a bus to Yeongdeok and get off at Cheongha. The beach is located 1.5km from the intersection.
In summer, take Bus No. 500 to Wolpo from the express bus terminal (고속버스터미날). The buses run 11 times a day.
Guryongpo Beach (구룡포해수욕장)
Guryongpo Beach is about 10km east of the city. Though small, Guryongpo Beach has clear blue water that attracts snorkelers, and fishermen.
To get here, take bus 200 from the Intercity Bus Terminal (시외버스터미널) to its final stop at Guryongpo. The beach is 2km north from there.
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