Things To Do
Lots to experience and explore on Valentia Island and the Skellig Coast
Tetrapod Trackway
The Tetrapod imprints are thought to date from Devonian times – somewhere between 350 and 370 million years ago. This site is of international significance as it represents the transition of life from water to land.
Devonian Tetrapod TrackwayValentia Island Lighthouse
One of the Great Lighthouses of Ireland, Valentia Island Lighthouse @ Cromwell Point was opened to the public, after many years of being closed, in 2013.
Visit Valentia Island LighthouseFishing
You can catch blue shark, cod, ling, conger, pollack, coalfish, skate, haddock, torsk, bullhuss and dogfish, pouting and wrasse of many species. Valentia Island still holds the record for conger, LSD, Ray’s bream and red sea bream. It is a formidable sea area.
Fishing and anglingCycling
Cycling on the Skellig CoastThe dramatic landscapes, patchwork fields, winding trails, charming villages and welcoming locals all lend themselves to being part of the adventure that is discovering the Wild Atlantic Way on two wheels – wildatlanticway.com
Walking
Walking is free and a wonderful way to explore the spectacular Kerry scenery. Valentia Island, being right on the edge of Europe is ideally situated for those who want to get out and take a leisurely stroll or for those who enjoy a greater challenge.
Walking on the Skellig CoastWatersports
Immerse yourself in the true Wild Atlantic Way and experience watersports on the Skellig Coast
Watersports on the Skellig CoastGolf
Kerry is rich with golf courses including the world famous Waterville and Ballybunion links courses.
Golf in KerryStargazing in Kerry International Gold Tier Dark Sky Reserve
Immerse yourself in the darkest skies in the Northern Hemisphere.
Kerry Dark Sky Reserve