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Wando Marine Healing Center (완도해양치유센터) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3
Korea
Wando Marine Healing Center (완도해양치유센터)
Wando Marine Healing Center is the first marine therapy facility in Korea. It has 16 types of therapy facilities utilizing seawater, mud, and marine algae. There are five programs on the first floor, such as the Thalasso Pool, Mud Therapy, Marine Algae Bubble Therapy, and the Seawater Mist. On the second floor, the center runs wet therapy programs (steam shower, marine algae bath, wet therapy using seawater) and dry therapy programs themed around stimulating the five senses using colors, sound,
Why go
Wando Marine Healing Center sits on the southern coast of South Korea's Wando Island, in South Jeolla Province, where the clean waters of the Korea Strait meet a coastline known for its kelp and seafood production. The center draws on the concept of thalassotherapy — sea-based wellness — using seawater, sea air, and marine-derived materials as the foundation of its programs. Visitors can access hydrotherapy facilities, outdoor healing trails along the shore, and educational content about the marine environment. The surrounding Wando Archipelago, a designated biosphere reserve, adds a strong nature-immersion dimension to any stay.
Quick highlights
- Thalassotherapy programs centered on seawater and marine-derived wellness
- Shoreline healing trails through Wando's biodiverse coastal landscape
- Located within a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve archipelago
- Hydrotherapy facilities using clean waters of the Korea Strait
- Gateway to Wando Island's kelp forests and island-hopping routes