Reasons To Visit The Falkland Islands
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.
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.
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.
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.
There may well be a well earned reputation for barren and wind swept lands - but they are truly beautiful and virtually untouched by humans.
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.
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Take a full day's trip out of Stanley to visit the world's largest accessible King Penguin colony.
Take a full day's trip out of Stanley to visit the world's largest accessible King Penguin colony. The journey is initially on paved roads, then becomes an off-road trip in the 4WDs for around 1½ hours each way (this is hugely dependant on the recent weather).
Once at Volunteer Point you will have time to explore at your own pace, and you can wander anywhere as long as you do not cross the rocks into the sanctuary.
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.
79 miles away in Pebble Island
98 miles away in Saunders Island
119 miles away in Carcass Island
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