Gapado Island
Gapado Island: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks quiet (daily crowd index 49); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Wed, Nov 4; weekday average 48, weekend average 43; the quietest day of the week is Sunday.
Gapado Island is Jeju's fourth largest island, located off the southwestern coast. The island is said to look like a ray swimming in the waves, giving the island its name. A bicycle rental shop is located right at the harbor, allowing visitors to tour the entire island in 1-2 hours. The best time to visit Gapado Island is in April and May, when the barley is ripe. During this time, the island holds the annual Green Barley Festival, with plenty of fun events related to this local harvest. ◎ Travel Information to Discover Hallyu’s Charm - K-Drama "Our Blues (2022)"Gapado Island is where Yeong-ok and Jeong-jun take a trip and enjoy quality time together in Episodes 11 and 12 of "Our Blues." The refreshingly expansive blue sea and coastal scenery perfectly convey the anticipation and excitement of the characters in the series.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Seogwipo-si, Jeju
- Address
- Gapa-ro, Daejeong-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
- Opening hours
- * Refer to the ferry schedule
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:45
- Phone
- Gapado Island Office: +82-64-794-7130
Gapado Island: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2861 | 2954 | 3064 | 3149 | |||
| 11/138 | 238 | 341 | 433 | 541 | 639 | 736 |
| 834 | 940 | 1050 | 1144 | 1253 | 1358 | 1451 |
| 1555 | 1644 | 1765 | 1847 | 1943 | 2049 | 2142 |
| 2238 | 2340 | 2451 | 2551 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sun, Nov 1 38 · Sat, Nov 7 36 · Sun, Nov 8 34 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Wed, Nov 4 33 · Sat, Nov 7 36 · Sun, Nov 8 34 |
| Busiest days | Wed, Oct 28 61 · Fri, Oct 30 64 · Tue, Nov 17 65 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 48 · weekends 43 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 41 · Tue 52 · Wed 47 · Thu 48 · Fri 53 · Sat 45 · Sun 41 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gapado Island?
- Yes. On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gapado Island?
- * Refer to the ferry schedule. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Gapado Island least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Sunday is the quietest day of the week (average 41) and Friday the busiest (average 53). The single quietest day is Wed, Nov 4.
- What time should I visit Gapado Island to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Gapado Island be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be quiet (daily crowd index 49; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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