Things to see in The Falkland Islands: Sea Lion Island
The most southerly inhabited island, whose spectacular scenery and wildlife feature in many prize-winning photos, is a 40 minute flight from Stanley. It is only eight kilometres long, so easy to explore on your own.
Much is covered with tussock grass, creating a perfect habitat for colonies of elephant seal and the inevitable sealions. Orca are sometimes seen offshore, as are leopard seal and the occasional whale. The dazzling white sand beaches, cliffs, freshwater ponds and heathland are home to 47 bird species.
Other things to see in The Falkland Islands
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Bleaker Island
A 30 minute flight from Stanley, off the south-east coast of East Falkland, this isolated,…
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Carcass Island
Named after the survey vessel on which young Horatio Nelson served, this island has had only…
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Saunders Island
The second largest island, an hour's flight from Stanley and five kilometres off West Falkland,…
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Sea Lion Island
The most southerly inhabited island, whose spectacular scenery and wildlife feature in many…
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Places to stay in The Falkland Islands
Bleaker Island
Farm Accommodation [Mid]
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Accommodation is at the island's farm settlement on either a self-catering or full board basis,… More
Carcass Island
Homestay [Mid]
![Sea Lion Island - Carcass Island - Homestay [Mid]](/image_database/75x75C/Carcass_Island_Managers_House.jpg)
Accommodation is in the owner?s house which has one double and three twin rooms. … More
Pebble Island
Pebble Island Hotel [Mid]
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This used to be the farm manager's house, but now caters for visitors offering six rooms, each… More
Saunders Island
Cottages [Mid]
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Accommodation consists of two self-catering cottages in the main Saunders Settlement and a very… More
Sea Lion Island
Sea Lion Lodge [Mid]
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The only purpose-built tourist lodge in the Falklands archipelago, consists of six twin rooms and… More
Stanley
Malvina House Hotel [Mid]
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The premier hotel in Stanley has 36 rooms with en-suite facilities. … More
