Sports & Recreation
Geoje island although small has much to offer. Weekends will never be dull, with a variety of activities to do. What’s your interest? Cinema, Arts and Music, Health and Fitness, Bowling, Watersports, Martial Arts or the classics like Tennis, Soccer , Golf are available. Want more nature; try Hiking or Horseback riding. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us.
> CINEMA, THEATRE, ARTS & LIVE MUSIC
CGV MOVIE THEATER
ADDRESS: 1211 Jangpyeong-dong, Geoje-si
Located on top floor of D-Cube dept store.
English language movies are generally not dubbed.
Ticket booking reservation and information on movies currently showing available on the CGV website:
alternately: http://cineinkorea.com
SHAMROCK BAR, OKPO
Live music every Saturday evening.
HANDLE BAR, OKPO
ADDRESS: Okpo-ro 174, Geoje-si
Live music every Saturday evening.
UND, OKPO
ADDRESS: Geoje-daero 3734, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, B1
INSTAGRAM: @und_space
WEBSITE: linktr.ee/und_space
The entrance is on the left of Oven Maru Chicken, go down the stairs to the basement.
Live music every weekend, showcasing a variety of music from Jazz to Hard Rock and Metal.
GEOJE CULTURE AND ARTS CENTER
TELEPHONE: 055-680-1000
ADDRESS: 426-33 Jangseungpo-dong, Geoje-si
http://www.geojeart.or.kr
Theatre, live music and dance, various performing arts, art exhibitions. See the website for performance schedule.
TONGYEONG INTERNATIONAL MUSIC HALL (TIMF)
TELEPHONE: 055-650-0400
ADDRESS: 38 Keunbalgae 1-gil, Tongyeong-si
http://timf.org.kr
Modern, state of the art, international concert facility. The Tongyeong International Music Festival is one of Korea’s leading arts and music festivals. It is an annual event which takes place in April. The website gives details of performance schedules throughout the year.
LOTTE MART CULTURE CENTER GEOJE BRANCH
TELEPHONE: 055-680-5900
WEBSITE: http://culture.lottemart.com/cu/branch
Located in Okpo Lotte Mart building.
GALLERY GEOJE
Art Gallery exhibiting exhibitions from both local & international artists.
TELEPHONE: 055-634-1256
ADDRESS: 29 Eumnae-ro, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si.
OPEN: 10:00-19:00. Closed on Mondays.
http://gallerygeoje.modoo.at/
> FITNESS CENTRES, SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS
SWIMMING
GEOJE SAMSUNG HOTEL
TELEPHONE: 055-631-2114
ADDRESS: 80-37 Jangpyeong 3-ro, Geoje-si
Leisure facilities include a 20m indoor swimming pool with 3 lanes, fitness centre/gym and sauna. Professional trainers are available to offer health advice, personal training and instructions for exercise programmes, as well as monitor blood pressure and blood sugar. You need to purchase a 5 or 10-pass card to use the facilities.
OPEN: 5:30-22:00
SAMSUNG CULTURE CENTER, JANGPYEONG
TELEPHONE: 055-630-4900
ADDRESS: 80 Jangpyeong 3-ro, Geoje-si
Gymnasium (childcare available for a fee), indoor pool (swimming lessons for adults and children), Tae Kwon Do, tennis, American football, volleyball, badminton, fitness classes and bowling.
OPEN : Weekdays 5:00-21:30 / Weekends 6:00-21:30
CLOSED: 1st and 3rd Monday in the month
CHANCE AI SWIMMING POOL GEOJE BRANCH
TELEPHONE: 055-638-0510 / 010-4401-0510
ADDRESS: 456-7 Suyang-ro, Geoje-si
Captain Gerrard speaks good English
Swimming lesson for children, 1 instructor for max. 4 kids with eco- friendly ocean pool. Van pick up and drop off available for these areas: Aju, Okpo, Suweol, Gohyeon, Jangpyeong.
HOME FOREST HOTEL
TELEPHONE: 055-681-9700
ADDRESS: 426-33 Jangseungpo-dong, Geoje-si
Located next to the Arts Centre in Jangseungpo, facilities include a 20m swimming pool, children’s pool and sauna.
FITNESS
ISLAND FITNESS
TELEPHONE: 1599-9004
BLOG: https://blog.naver/islandfitness
OPEN: 06:00-23:00
Island fitness has multiple branches across Geoje. Check out Naver search to find the best one for you.
GEOJEDO SEA SPA, SUWEOL
TELEPHONE: 055-638-3000
ADDRESS: 507 Suyang-ro, Geoje-si
OPEN: 5:00-22:00
www.seaspa.co.kr
Classes offered include yoga, spin and aerobics. Personal trainers available, plus a 25m swimming pool.
CROSSFIT ANATOMI SEUTEURENGSEU
TELEPHONE: 0507-1311-0780
ADDRESS: 3740 Geoje-daero, Okpo-dong, Geoje-si
https://www.instagram.com/anatomycrossfit/
OPEN:
Mon-Fri: 10:00-22:00
Sat & Sun: 10:00-12:00
CROSSFIT PORT, AJU-DONG
TELEPHONE: 0507-1338-6002
ADDRESS: 17 Aju-ro 3-gil, Geoje-si
YUYEONG FITNESS GYM
TELEPHONE: 055-687-8978
ADDRESS: 3F, 23 Okpo-ro, 26-gil, Geoje-si
Fitness, Aerial Yoga, Latin dance, Belly dance, Pop dance, Girls HipHop, Jazz dance.
WELLIV SPORTS PLAZA, AJU-DONG
TELEPHONE: 055-682-1885
ADDRESS: 3567 Geoje-daero, Aju-dong, Geoje-si
Located on Route 14, across from DSME West gate, near Hyunjin, Everville.
YOGA AND PILATES
DAILY PRACTICE STUDIO
TELEPHONE: 010-9885-3740
ADDRESS: 3740 Geoje-daero, Okpo-dong, Geoje-si, 2nd floor.
INSTAGRAM: @DailyPractiseStudio
Offering English Led workouts, this studio offers pilates and power yoga 5 times a week for students of all levels. Currently (09/2023) they are partnering with Anatomy Crossfit Fitness for dual membership. Check out their instagram for more information.
NEW YORK BODY
TELEPHONE: 055-634-0550
ADDRESS: 37, Jangpyeong-ro, Geoje-si, 3rd floor.
INSTAGRAM: @newyorkbody
New York Body offers Jumping fitness, bungee fitness and floating yoga. Classes are in korean but easy to follow.
> BOWLING
Bowling is a favorite among many families and singles. For more bowling information checkout the leisure activities.
SAMSUNG CULTURE CENTER BOWLING
TELEPHONE: 055-630-4905
ADDRESS: 80-45 Jangpyeong 3-ro, Geoje-si
OPEN: 10:00-21:30
GOGORAK BOWLING
TELEPHONE: 055-637-0202
ADDRESS: 28 Gohyeoncheon-ro, Geoje-si
WEBSITE: https://ggrbowling.modoo.at
OPEN:
Mon-Thurs: 10:00-03:00
Fri & Sat: 10:00-04:00
Sun: 10:00-03:00
> MARTIAL ARTS
TAEKWONDO
Taekwondo (TKD) is originally from Korea and is a popular activity with both adults and children. There are several TKD schools in the island.
It is common for courses and sports classes to pay a monthly fee which covers daily training. However, usually you can choose to train on a less regular basis.
NARACHAN TAEKWONDO
Located in Okpo. The morning ladies class is popular (the Ajumma class). The teacher, Mr Lee speaks some English.
ADDRESS: 81 Okpojungang-ro, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE: 055-687-5059
010-4558-5060 (Mr. Lee)
Schedule : Ladies Only Class – Wednesday & Friday 10 am – 11.20 am
Kids classes are in the afternoon, buses available to pick up from school and later to drop them off at home.
Cost : W130,000 per month/per person (3 classes/week)
OKPO TAEKKYEON TRAINING CENTER
TELEPHONE : 055-688-0659
ADDRESS: 57 Okpojungang-ro, Geoje-s
Located opposite the Korean Elementary School.
AJU PINE TREE HYANGGI TAEKWONDO
TELEPHONE: 055-687-4486
ADDRESS: 100-10 Aju-ro, Geoje-si
SUYANG PINE TREE HYANGGI TAEKWONDO (SUWOL)
TELEPHONE: 055-635- 7103
ADDRESS: 16 Jesan-r0 3-gil, Geoje-si
Located in Suweol.
010-9784 9909 Master: Kim Yong Bum
010-6302 1102 Master: Min Bo Young (English speaking)
There are other branches of this Taekwondo school in Geoje, including locations in Gohyeon, Sangdong, etc.
> OTHER MARTIAL ARTS
ASEL BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
TELEPHONE: 055-687-0721
Kids classes and adults. Offering Jiu-jitsu, Kickboxing, MMA and crossfit.
ADDRESS: 201, 2nd floor, 1, Okpodaecheop-ro 3-gil
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/asel_bjj_geoje
WEBSITE: https://m.blog.naver.com/mysoul15
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AselBjj
BEANS GYM
TELEPHONE: 055-636-0511
MUAY THAI/THAI BOXING/ KICK-BOXING
ADDRESS: 138 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si
WEBSITE: http://blog.naver.com/tlsdlrwn4605/10190241489
Training everyday for Adults and children.
Open: 12.00 – 23.00. Kids training is at 6pm.
IGANGSIK BOXING ACADEMY
TELEPHONE : 055-687-5755
ADDRESS: 28 Okpo-ro 21-gil, Geoje-si
WEBSITE: cafe.daum.net/koboxing
OPEN: 07:00-22:30
There is one boxing school in Okpo. It is run by a Korean boxer and instruction is in Korean.
GANG-IN HAPKIDO ACADEMY
TELEPHONE: 055-681-5679
ADDRESS: 126 Aju 1-ro, Geoje-si
Daytime and Evening Classes
> SOCCER/ FOOTBALL
GEOJE INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB
Established in 2012, Geoje International FC (GIFC) is an amateur football club based on Geoje Island. The team plays 11-a-side exhibition games against local teams and plays in various tournaments. We are open to any exhibition/friendly matches with other Korean clubs.
Players of all nations are welcome to come out and join the club. If you are interested in joining the team, or arranging a match, please send an email to Michael or Craig at GeojeIFC@gmail.com.
> WATER SPORTS
GEOJE MARINE SPORTS
(PADDLEBOARDING, KAYAKING, WINDSURFING, SNORKELLING, FREE DIVING)
TELEPHONE: 055-681-6300 / 010-3706-6300
ADDRESS: Gujora-ro 4-gil 15, Geoje-si
OPEN: High season: 9:00-18:00 (Last rentals between 15:00-16:00)
WEBSITE: geojesports.modoo.at/
BOAT, WAKEBOARD, JET SKI, FLY FISH, WATER SKI
TELEPHONE: 055-636-5621
GEOJE MARINE LEPORTS CENTER
(KAYAKING, SNORKELLING, WINDSURFING, SAILING/YACHT TOUR)
ADDRESS: 43 Jisepohaean-ro, Irun-myeon, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE: 0507-1378-8297
OPEN: 9:00-18:00 (Closed Mondays)
SURFING
SurferLand
TELEPHONE: 010-7117-7128
ADDRESS: 37, Heungnam-gil, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si
EMAIL: jicho721004@naver.com
WEBSITE: cafe.naver.com/surferland
SoulSurf
TELEPHONE: 055-634-3950
ADDRESS: 56-1 Heungnam-gil, Jangmok-myeon, Geoje-si,
BOOKINGS: https://m.booking.naver.com/booking/12/bizes/183927?theme=place&entry=pll&area=pll
> TENNIS
To make reservations for tennis classes you will need a translator.
OKPO TENNIS COURT
296-8 Okpo-ro, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE: 010-4103 8298
GEOJESI NEUNGPO PUBLIC TENNIS COURT
TELEPHONE: 010-6662 8279
21 Neungpo-ro 8-gil, Geoje-si
Contact Mr Kim.
GEOJE-SI PUBLIC STADIUM TENNIS COURT
27 Gyeryong-ro 11-gil, Geoje-si
Located at Gohyeon Stadium.
JANGPYEONG TENNIS
TELEPHONE: 010-4855 4447 (near SHI)
GEOJE INDOOR TENNIS
448 Suyang-ro, Geoje-si
GEOJE SPORTS PARK TENNIS COURT
3485-17 Geojenamseo-ro, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si
> GOLF
GEOJE VIEW COUNTRY CLUB
18 hole golf course, located in Geoje-myeon.
ADDRESS: 285-3 Oksan-ri, Geoje-myeon, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE: 055-639-2222
WEB: www.geojeview.co.kr/
MASTERS GOLF CLUB, Okpo
TELEPHONE: 055-688-3045
This is a screen golf centre, located in Okpo. Children welcome.
DEOKPO GOLF LAND
294 Okpodaecheop-ro, Geoje-si
TELEPHONE: 055-687-7447
Outdoor golf practice centre, located just off the main road, Deokpo. 6 holes (par 3 and 4). Also has 3 level golf range and screen golf. Lessons available.
CHINJU COUNTRY CLUB
ADDRESS: 82 Jinseong-ro, 464beon-gil, Jinseong-myeon, Jinju-si
TELEPHONE: 055-758-0400
WEB: chinjucc.co.kr (Korean)
Located in Jinju (approx 1-1.5 hours away from Geoje). 18 holes.
> HORSE RIDING
Geoje:
DASOL HORSEBACK RIDING CLUB
TELEPHONE: 055-632-5131
Address: 665-31 Yulpo-ro, Dongbu-myeon, Geoje-si.
No English spoken, but Expats are welcome for organized rides. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance.
Busan:
VAMOS HORSEBACK RIDING CLUB
TELEPHONE: 051-727- 5301
Address: 102-19 Byeongsan-1-gil, Jeonggwan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
http://vamos.itrocks.kr/
TAEYANG HORSEBACK RIDING
TELEPHONE: 051-972-1108
Address: 33-1 Gonghang-ro, 539beon-gil, Gangseo-gu, Busan
http://blog.naver.com/goomd2000
Located next to Mcdo Ecological Park on the Nakdong river.
Gimhae:
DAEDONG HORSEBACK RIDING LAND
Pet farm offering horse rides for children.
TELEPHONE: 010-6224-1738
Address: 132 Daedong-ro, 485beon-gil, Daedong-myeon, Gimhae-si
http://www.instagram.com/daedonghorseland
BK HORSEBACK RIDING LAND
TELEPHONE: 055-323-9688
Address: 949-64 Daedong-ro, Daedong-myeon, Gimhae-si
GIMHAE HORSEBACK RIDING CLUB
TELEPHONE: 010-8361-3963
Address: 264-53 Hwamok-ro, Gimhae-si
http://riding.s.blueaddlution.com/
> HIKING
Geoje has many wonderful hiking opportunities. Whether you want to climb one of the peaks or prefer a more flat hike in a valley or by the waterfront, there are many trails to explore. Two books are available on Amazon which provide detailed information on hikes on (and off) the island. Both books are written by an Expat who has organised many guided hikes on Geoje and include clear directions, photos, GPS information etc.
The first book lists 50 hikes suitable for families: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Hikes-Geoje-Island-South/dp/1085895386
The second covers 91 hikes including routes both on and off the island: https://www.amazon.com/Kimchee-Kapshida-Hikes-Beyond-Island/dp/1082344125
This blog also provides details of some of the many hikes on Geoje: www.hikegeoje.com/
There are also many trails that have have been saved on the Wikiloc navigation app: www.wikiloc.com/outdoor-navigation-app
Geoje-do Hash House Harriers are inactive as present. If you would like to re-start this club please contact us.
Due to the mountainous terrain in South Korea, Geoje Hash is more of a hiking Hash than a running Hash. See their Facebook page for further information: www.facebook.com/Koje-Do-Hash-House-Harriers-160456987316930/?fref=ts