Valentia Island

The N70 north from Waterville has a road branching off on the left to Portmagee. From Portmagee a bridge (1970) crosses a narrow strait to Valentia Island. This bare rocky island offers excellent opportunities for sea fishing. From Bray Head (788ft/240m) at its western end there are magnificent views of the Atlantic cliffs. At its eastern end is Knights Town, from which there is a ferry to the mainland.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Address

Valentia Island Tourist Office
Caherciveen
Valentia Island
Ireland

Related Attractions

Skellig Experience

A relatively new tourist attraction on Valentia Island is the Skellig Experience (near the bridge). The Visitor Center (opening times given) provides information about the Skellig Islands and about the life and work of the monks who lived there from the sixth to the 13th centuries. Another exhibition is devoted to the seabirds and the underwater world of the islands. From Valentia Island comfortable excursion ships make regular trips around the islands, which tower above the water like the summits of sunken mountains.

Address

Skellig Experience
Skellig Heritage Centre
Valentia Island
Ireland

http://www.skelligexperience.com

Hours

April 1 to May 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

June 1 to August 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00	19:00

September 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

Tips

As the boats do not sail in all weathers intending passengers should telephone beforehand. Tel: (667) 6306. Landing is not permitted, as the Skelling Islands have been a protected bird sanctuary since 1987. Sound tours in six languages are available.

Parking

Free

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Gift shop
Restaurant or food service