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Quick Facts about Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands is an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean. The principal islands are about 300 miles east of South America's Patagonian coast, and around 750 miles from the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.

East Falkland and West Falkland are the main islands. The captain is Stanely on the East Falkland. Falkland is a British overseas territory with over 3000 residents.

Falkland islands is a bird lover's paradise. About 80% of the Earth's Black-browed Albatrosses breed here. You can find five species of penguins: King Penguins, Rockhopper Penguins, Magellanic Penguins, Gentoo Penguins, and Macaroni Penguins.

Top 5 Reasons to visit Falkland

Amazing accessible wildlife in their natural habitat
Visit the charming Port Stanley and hike at nearby Gypsy Cove
Intriguing history of Falkland
Enjoy coffee, cookies and their hospitality from local hosts at the end of the island visits
Unique landscape with no two coastlines are alike

Falkland Landing Sites

West Point Island

It lies in the north-west corner of the archipelago with spectacular scenery and impressive wildlife. The island is owned by Roddy & Lily Napier since 1879. The highest point, Cliff Mountain, is where you will find the albatross, Rockhopper penguins and Imperial Cormorants.

West Point Island

West Point Island

Saunders Island

Saunders Island is the fourth largest of the Falkland Islands, lying north west of West Falkland.
It is identified by BirdLife International as another Important Bird Area (IBA). Birds of conservation significance include gentoo penguins, southern rockhopper penguins, macaroni penguins and black-browed albatrosses.

Saunders Island

Saunders Island

Carcass Island

Carcass island is located in the northwest of West Falkland. It has been run as a sheep farm. Careful management now makes an important bird area with many ground nesting birds. You will also see Gentoo and Magellanic penguins breeding on the island as well.

Carcass Island

Steeple Jason Island

Steeple Jason Island is on the extreme northwest of West Falkland. It is home to the largest colony of black-browed albatrosses in the world. The island surrounded by low-lying land around the shore which quickly rises to a steep peak, hence the island's name. Steeple Jason is not easy to reach and you need some good luck to land from small expedition cruise vessels.

Steeple Jason Island

Steeple Jason Island

Stanley

Stanley, located on East Falkland, is the capital of Falkland Islands. Colorful buildings of Standley along the sheltered harbor bid a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors.

Stanley

Stanley, located on East Falkland, is the capital of Falkland Islands. Colorful buildings of Standley along the sheltered harbor bid a warm and friendly welcome to all visitors.

Gypsy Cove

Gypsy Cove is the most accessible wildlife site from Stanley. It is just 4 miles away. The small bay with white sand beach is where Magellanic penguins breed.

Gypsy Cove

Gypsy Cove is the most accessible wildlife site from Stanley. It is just 4 miles away. The small bay with white sand beach is where Magellanic penguins breed.

Beauchene Island

Beauchene Island is the southernmost of the Falkland Islands. It is uninhabited, free of introduced predators and, because it is so remote, has been protected from disturbance. It is 172 430 acres in area with over 100,000 pairs of black-browed albatrosses.