Ireland: Skellig Islands

The seemingly impossible Skellig Islands are not just one of my favorite places in Ireland, but one of my favorite places in the entire world…

where medieval history meets big nature!

Getting there: Visiting the Skelligs is tightly regulated and possible only during the summer months. Access is possible only by chartering a fishing boat with a handful of certified skippers out of Portmagee. Make your reservations well in advance and reconfirm the day before, as stormy seas often make the journey too dangerous.

Let’s go!

Skellig Rocks seen from the Kerry Cliffs
Remote, vertical, teeming with wildlife and steeped in history, the Skelligs are a natural and cultural treasure unique in all the world.
Little Skellig is home to tens of thousands of Gannets…
while Skellig Michael is home to hundreds of comical and lovable Puffins.
Climb the six hundred feet to the top of Skellig Michael…
and be rewarded with intimate, privileged access to the almost perfectly preserved monastic site…
, which dates back to at least the eighth century.
Sunset over the Skellig Islands as seen from Beara

2 Comments

  1. The puffin is tooooo cute! Love your pictures! Definitely need to add Ireland to the bucket list 🙂

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    1. Thanks a bunch for checking in, Andrea. They are indeed! Yes, as you can see Ireland is quite a remarkable place. Put her on your bucket list and all the best to you in travels and life! Slainte!

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