Green barley taller than 1 m grows in the fields between the stone walls and the sea. You can also rent a bicycle near the harbor. The island is always open, but you travel by passenger ferry, so check the ferry schedule first.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 12 photos
Gapado Island before you go
Hours
Always open ※ Check the passenger ferry schedule
Closed days
Open year-round
Parking
Available
Contact
Gapa-ri Village Office 064-794-7130+82 64-794-7130
Address
Gapa-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
Beaches · Islands · Coastal Drives · Open year-round
straight-line 910 m
Full bar = straight-line 1.0 km · Within 2,000 m · straight-line distance · Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI
Photos: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1, KOGL Type 3 (no changes allowed)
Gapado Island FAQ
When can you see green barley on Gapado Island?
The Green Barley Festival begins in early April and ends early in May every year. During the festival there are green barley field walks, an Olle Trail treasure hunt, outdoor performances and more.
How long does it take to walk around Gapado Island?
There are no uphill sections on the island, so a walk around it takes 1–2 hours. There are also places near the harbor that rent bicycles.
How many times a day does the ferry to Gapado Island run?
A regular passenger ferry makes 3–4 round trips a day. The island is always open, but you must come and go on the ferry schedule, so check the sailing times in advance.
Gapado Somang Observatorystraight-line 520 m
Gapado Olle Trailstraight-line 910 m