Introduction

Located off the coast of Jeollanam-do Province, Nagwoldo Island has a population of just under 300. In addition to a large sandy beach, the island features a small yet charming fishing village, and a couple of hiking trails that meander through its great natural scenery.


Island History

Nagwoldo Island, which belongs to Nagwol-myeon, borders with Imja-myeon, Sinan-gun to its south. Before it was called Nagwoldo, the island had been called Jinwoldo during the Joseon Dynasty, Daenagwoldo since 1896 when it became part of Jido-gun, then Sangnagwoldo in 1914 when it became part of Yeonggwang-gun.
Telephone
Homepage
tour.yeonggwang.go.kr (Korean only)

🗺 Location

Sangnagwon-ri, Nagwol-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do

🔎 Information

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