Visitor guide in English (2.6MB PDF) - Falkland Islands Tourist Board

Falklands Conservation – An environmental charity
working to protect the Falkland’s natural heritage through
practical conservation, research and education. Visit our shop
for wildlife information or adopt a penguin.
bicycle hire for half/whole days; personalised walking
& vehicle tours of Stanley and further afield offered by
experienced, FITB accredited guide, John birmingham,
Two Sisters Ltd.
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holidays. On these three days, along with Remembrance
Sunday, a parade takes place involving members of HM
Forces, the Falkland Islands Defence Force and other
Organisations and Associations depending on the
event. All except the Queen’s Birthday include memorial
services at Christ Church Cathedral and around the
appropriate monument. Smaller services are also held
to commemorate other key events of the 1982 conflict
at different locations across the Islands.
PHOTOgRAPHY
The Falklands are a paradise for photographers –
amateur and professional. The colourful buildings,
fantastic landscapes from sunrise to sunset, tiny
settlements nestling in large open spaces and
fascinating antics of the many different wildlife species
are easy to photograph and make great talking points
on your return home.
SPORTINg ACTIVITIES
Join in the world’s most southerly marathon in March,
play golf on the most southerly golf links with a variety of
unusual hazards despite the treeless fairways or fish for
brown trout and mullet in the rivers or coastal estuaries.
This is one of the last wilderness fishing experiences
in the World where trout in excess of 5 kg (10 lbs) are
regularly caught. For those more interested in watching
rather than participating, horse racing takes place after
Christmas in Stanley, and at other times and locations
during the summer months. Alternatively, stay indoors
with an activity at the Stanley Leisure Centre which
boasts a 25m heated pool, courts and fitness suite.
WALKINg
Walking opportunities range from short strolls along
the streets of Stanley or settlement exploration to
hiking the hills or coastlines for a whole day or more.
Generally, few people will be encountered on a walk
outside Stanley, allowing you to appreciate the beauty
of the surroundings and only natural sounds to interrupt
your thoughts. This does mean that it is important
that someone knows your general whereabouts for
safety’s sake. Visit the Jetty Visitor Centre or look at
www.falklandislands.com for more information.
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THINgS TO SEE AND DO