This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Falkland Islands remains the only detailed and wide-ranging standalone travel guidebook to this British Overseas Territory and is ideal for independent, cruise-ship and tour-group visitors alike. It includes all recent information needed for a smooth trip, including on restaurants and hotels in Stanley, conservation issues, wildlife-watching trips, history and how to explore beyond the capital. The main islands East and West Falkland are covered, as are the smaller Bleaker, Kidney, Sea Lion, Pebble, New, West Point, Carcass, Saunders, Keppel, Weddell, Staats and Beaver islands. Situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, over 500 km from South America, the Falkland Islands are one of the world's truly wild places, full of unspoilt scenery and wide vistas. A photographer's delight and a must-visit location for those interested in the wild outdoors, the islands are home to major populations of albatrosses, penguins, dolphins, seals and other wildlife plus 3,400 people. It's not all about penguins, though, as the islands' spectacular scenery, comfortable accommodation, good wholesome British food and welcoming people create a wonderful place to visit. The thriving town of Stanley gives way to the wild open spaces of camp (rural areas) with its scattered settlements, long sandy beaches, isolated islands and rocky outcrops. History enthusiasts will be in their element, visiting sites ranging from the islands' first British settlement to areas that were significant during the 1982 war. With Bradt's Falkland Islands you can plan how to fly between islands, drive across the camp in a 4x4 vehicle, visit multiple penguin colonies (where these charismatic birds behave as if you are not there), sample smoko (a wide range of cakes and biscuits, served during a morning or afternoon tea break), watch black-browed albatrosses at their nest, be investigated by 'Johnny Rooks' (curious birds of prey), spot dolphins in the shallows, visit the magnificent collection of artefacts from around the islands at Stanley's Historic Dockyard Museum and learn from local residents about life in this wildest of places. Whatever your interest, this is the essential guide for a successful trip.

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By Will Wagstaff

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This new, thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt’s Falkland Islands remains the only detailed and wide-ranging standalone travel guidebook to this British Overseas Territory and is ideal for independent, cruise-ship and tour-group visitors alike. It includes all recent information needed for a smooth trip, including on restaurants and hotels in Stanley, conservation issues, wildlife-watching trips, history and how to explore beyond the capital. The main islands – East and West Falkland – are covered, as are the smaller Bleaker, Kidney, Sea Lion, Pebble, New, West Point, Carcass, Saunders, Keppel, Weddell, Staats and Beaver islands.

Situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, over 300 miles from South America, the Falkland Islands are one of the world’s truly wild places, full of unspoilt scenery and wide vistas. A photographer’s delight and a must-visit location for those interested in the wild outdoors, the islands are home to major populations of albatrosses, penguins, dolphins, seals and other wildlife plus 3,600 people.

It’s not all about penguins, though, as the islands’ spectacular scenery, comfortable accommodation, good wholesome British food and welcoming people create a wonderful place to visit. The thriving city of Stanley gives way to the wild open spaces of camp (rural areas) with its scattered settlements, long sandy beaches, isolated islands and rocky outcrops. History enthusiasts will be in their element, visiting sites ranging from the islands’ first British settlement to areas that were significant during the 1982 war. Nearly half of cruise ship passengers are from the USA.

With Bradt’s Falkland Islands you can plan how to fly between islands, drive across the camp in a 4x4 vehicle, visit multiple penguin colonies (where these charismatic birds behave as if you are not there), sample smoko (a wide range of cakes and cookies, served during a morning or afternoon tea break), watch black-browed albatrosses at their nest, spot dolphins in the shallows, visit the magnificent collection of artefacts from around the islands at Stanley’s Historic Dockyard Museum and learn from local residents about life in this wildest of places. Whatever your interest, this is the essential guide for a successful trip.

Zusammenfassung
Falkland Islands travel guide. Holiday advice and tourist information on everything from Stanley restaurants and hotels to planning, history, wildlife and conservation. Ideal for cruise-ship, tour-group and independent visitors. Covers East and West Falkland and Sea Lion, Pebble, Carcass, Saunders, Keppel, Weddell, Staats and Beaver islands.

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Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background Information

Geology and geography, Climate, History,Government and politics, Economy,People, Language, Education,Culture and sport

Chapter 2 Natural History

Flora, Marine algae, Fauna,Conservation

Chapter 3 Practical Information

When to visit, Highlights and suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Travelling with children, What to take, Money and budgeting 57, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and events, Shopping, Arts and

entertainment, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively

PART TWO THE GUIDE

Chapter 4 Stanley

History, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information and local

tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife,

Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do

Chapter 5 East Falkland

Gypsy Cove, Cape Pembroke and Surf Bay – a driving tour from Stanley, Kidney Island, Kidney

Cove, Volunteer Point, Cape Bougainville, Cape Dolphin, San Carlos and Port San Carlos, Darwin and Goose Green, Lafonia, Bleaker Island, Bertha’s Beach, Bluff Cove Lagoon

Chapter 6 Sea Lion Island

History, Getting there and away, Where to stay, What to see and do

Chapter 7 West Falkland

Port Howard, Fox Bay and around, A circular tour to the north of West Falkland, A circular tour

from Port Howard to Hill Cove, Main Point and Turkey Rocks, Gladstone Bay

Chapter 8 Pebble Island

History, Getting there and away, Where to stay, What to see and do

Chapter 9 Saunders Island and Keppel Island

Saunders Island, Keppel Island

Chapter 10 Carcass Island, West Point Island and New Island

Carcass Island, West Point Island, New Island

Chapter 11 Weddell, Staats and Beaver islands

Weddell Island, Staats and Beaver islands

Appendix 1 Selected Flora and Fauna

Appendix 2 Further Information

Index