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Valentia Island is The Wild Atlantic Ways best kept secret ;Valentia Island (Dairhbre; the island of the oak forest). It is the largest island off the #

Skellig Coast County Kerry coast with 713 inhabitants.
For those wanting to recharge the batteries you can sit back in a cafe & sip your Cappuccino while the village of Knights town gently bustles around you.
For the thrill seekers we have water sports, sailing, kayaking, abseiling and even a water trampoline. Our world renowned dive sites have even been featured in the National Geographic magazine. There are plenty of opportunities to spend the day fishing with local skippers or take a boat trip to the magnificent Skelligs.

A visit to the Island Tourist Office open all year is highly recommended (located on the sea front in Knightstown adjacent to the Town Clock) to ensure you do not miss anything this remarkable island has to offer. Such as the Tetrapod Trackway dating back over 360 million years to the stunning views afforded from Geokaun Mountain & Fogher Cliffs, to a gentle stroll through sub-tropical gardens dating from the 1830's.

Valentia Island is steeped in history and a visit to the local Heritage Museum & Skelligs Experience Centre is a must to get to know all about our unique past as an island & a sense of our contribution to many historical events worldwide, such as the Transatlantic Cable which linked Europe to North America for the first time in 1866.

Valentia Island is lucky enough to boast a number of unique coffee shops, pubs, restaurants, craft shops & Galleries along with beautifully appointed accommodation from a Historic Manor, Guest Houses, B&B's, Hostels along with a vast array of self-catering accommodation available throughout the year.

Valentia Island is accessible from the mainland by bridge from Portmagee & by ferry from Renard Point, Cahersiveen. Valentia Island Car Ferry runs from Renard Point situated a half mile off the Ring of Kerry road, to Knightstown Pier on Valentia Island. The ferry operates as a continuous shuttle service, with a five minute crossing, six months of the year from April to October.