Gapado
서귀포시, Italy
Gapado (Korean: 가파도) is a small island 2.2 kilometers (1.4 mi) south of Jeju Island in South Korea. It is Jeju's fourth largest island. It is administered under Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju Province. It has an area of 0.84 km2 (0.32 mi2) and a coastline length of 4.2 km (2.6 mi). It first became reg
ularly inhabited by humans in 1842. Haenyeo, female divers of Jeju, go diving off the island's coasts. A ferry runs between the island and Moseulpo Port on Jeju twice daily. The island is the location where the Dutch mariner Hendrick Hamel first became stranded in Korea in the 17th century. The island has a monument to Hamel.
Listen to the audio guide for Gapado Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen offNearby
- Moseulpo Port harbour · 5 km away