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The Falkland Islands

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Reasons To
Visit The Falkland Islands

  • History

    If you go to the islands for the wildlife the chances are you will come back fascinated by the history. It is not all about the 1982 conflict and with the current changing face of the islands a new chapter is currently being written.

    History

  • Penguins

    There are few places in the world where you can sit, alone, in a penguin colony with 1000's of birds and 95% of these spots have to be in the Falklands. If you are lucky you can see 5 species of penguins in one day in one place; Gentoo, Magellanic, rock hopper, king and macaroni.

    Penguins

  • People

    Not only are they incredibly welcoming but they are so knowledgeable and aware of the environment in which they live. Being guided around an island by one of the three inhabitants is a pleasure in itself.

    People

  • Remoteness

    How many places have you been in the last ten years that still rely on 2-metre radio to contact anyone? Leave your mobile at home because, outside Stanley, it won't work.

    Remoteness

  • Scenery

    There may well be a well earned reputation for barren and wind swept lands - but they are truly beautiful and virtually untouched by humans.

    Scenery

  • Wildlife

    The islands teem with a massive array of wildlife, from tiny land birds that survive in pest free environments to enormous elephant seals and beautiful black browed albatross, not forgetting the flightless wasp that have evolved to cope with the wind.

    Wildlife

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Visit Stanley, The Falkland Islands

The capital of the Falklands, with a population of 2000, is a charming place, consisting of just a few streets of colourful houses, a smattering of red phone boxes, a few lively pubs and a selection of the latest four wheel drives, all set on a gentle slope beside Stanley Harbour.

Stanley, The Falkland Islands
A typical house in Stanley, the Falkland IslandsStanley, The Falkland Islands

Stanley

The Falkland Islands

The capital of the Falklands, with a population of 2000, is a charming place, consisting of just a few streets of colourful houses, a smattering of red phone boxes, a few lively pubs and a selection of the latest four wheel drives, all set on a gentle slope beside Stanley Harbour.

The compact town can be easily appreciated simply by wandering the streets on foot. From the 1982 Memorial walk along the harbour front, passing the rusting hulks of ships that never made it round treacherous Cape Horn, explore the whimsical Stanley Museum, visit the world’s most southerly cathedral and stand beneath Whale Bone Arch, made in 1933 from jawbones of two blue whales to celebrate the centenary of continuous British administration.

Pass Jubilee Villas (built to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee), drop into the informative Visitor’s Centre, then explore Cartmell Cottage, one of the earliest residential buildings in Stanley, which was built in 1849 from a kit sent from Britain.

Accommodation

For accommodation in Stanley we recommend either the Malvina House Hotel or the cosy bed and breakfast The Waterfront.

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