Anmado Island 안마도

Anmado Island, the largest island in Nagwol-myeon District, is home to a number of ocean splendors including the magnificent Malcobawi and Heundeulbawi Rocks, and camellia colonies. As one of the largest fishing bases in the West Sea, it is famous for its local specialties such as cows naturally grown out of pasture, black goats, medicinal liquor made of centipedes, sea bass, crabs and ear shells. Moreover, the island's fishing village, which has been designated as a third-class fishing port, serves as refuge for ships from home and abroad.

Island History
In 1967, a liaison office of Nagwol-myeon town office opened its door overseeing Anmado Island, along with five othe islets (Daeseongmando, Soseongmando, Odo, Hwangdo and Jukdo) and six villages. The area as a whole is called Anma Archipelago. Furthermore, Hwangdo, an affiliated islet of the Anmado, along with Donghwangdongdo, Gageodo and Seogeochado form the Western Basic Line.

There are some old hiking trails that are kept in an open condition by the roaming hanu (Korean cattle) that still use them. They offer a great way to explore the island and its human and animal inhabitants.

Recommended Trails
From the back of the main village, follow the dirt road to the main ridge of the island. The road leads through an open field for about 4㎞ to the end of the ridge just before the small islet of Angol Maeul Village, which is connected by a land bridge.

District office, accommodations, health clinic, convenience stores, maritime police station