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Things To Do In The Falkland Islands

Vacation and Travel to Falkland Islands
Seaview to Port Stanley the capital city of the Falkland Islands in summer.

The Falkland Islands are located in the South Atlantic Ocean and consists of two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, as well as 776 smaller islands. With a coastline estimated to be 800 miles, the islands are roughly the same size as the US state of Connecticut or Northern Ireland. The climate of the island is very much influenced by the cool South Atlantic ocean waters, with not much difference between the temperatures in January to July.

East Falkland is the largest of all the islands and is home to more than 85% of the total population of the country. Bertha Beach in East Falkland, is an area popular with tourists and locals alike and is open to the public with permission. The beach provides the opportunity to hike, picnic, take pictures and interact with the local marine life. Before entering the privately owned beach, tourists will have to visit Fitzroy Farm and obtain a key from the owner.

Bull Point is at the extreme south of East Falkland and is an isolated location that is home to the gentoo, Magellanic penguins, sea lions and many other animals and plants. Visitors will see sand dunes and an extensive view of the coastline. Bull Island also contains the remnants of the Craigelea, a large three mast barque that was wrecked here in 1879.

Cape Pembroke is a ten minute drive from the capital city of Stanley, the cape is bordered by Port William and Rookery Bay. This area is very popular for hiking, biking, and photography because of the beautiful native flora, small birds and marine mammals. In 1855, the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse was refurbished and relocated to the light way for ships entering Port William. The lighthouse now sits on Cape Pembroke and is open for visitors every day.

Less than a mile out of Darwin, is Green Goose and Bodie Creek Bridge. Green Goose is a major sheep shearing establishment built in 1922, and is still the largest shearing shed in the Falklands. The site is rich in historical value and culture, as sheep have played an important part of the economy for the Falklands for many years. Other tourists will enjoy wandering around the Vicar of Bray, which rests at the head of Green Goose Bay. This historical ship was one of the last to participate in the California Gold Rush. Also interesting to note is the southern suspension bridge at Bodie Creek. The bridge was built between 1924 and 1925, spans 122 feet and was built to reduce the time needed to drive sheep from the southern parts of Lafonia and to the shearing sheds in Green Goose.

Visitors to the Falkland Islands can participate in a number of sight-seeing excursions all over the islands. One important fact to note, is that the islands contain a very rich military history with many of the island residents participating in both World Wars, as well as the 1982 conflict between England and Argentina. Many of these military sites are located around Stanley and the outlying areas. Local guides are more than happy to accompany travelers on a tour and to share their knowledge.

There are well over thirty accommodation providers located all across the islands, ranging from cottages, guest homes, bed and breakfasts, lodges and hotels. The Malvina House Hotel is a historical rooming house that began back in the late 1890's, owner Malvina Felton named the establishment after herself. The structure was updated in the 1960's and was converted to a hotel in 1983. There are a total of 18 rooms, a bar, residents lounge and a restaurant that is known as the best in town. Located off of Ross Road, is the Upland Goose Hotel. The structure was originally built in the mid-19th century as a hotel and had three additional cottages. On the grounds are a restaurant and two bars with a relaxing lounge area. The Falkland Islands is an amazing journey to an island with many things to do and see, teamed with an unspoiled environment, clear blue skies and wide open spaces, it is a welcome respite for tourists from all over the world.

User Contributions:

Malvina Felton was my grandmother and it was her father who named the house Malvina after his youngest daughter who was born in 1881 so never owned the house. Hope this is of help

Neale

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