Falkland Islands

The only detailed and wide-ranging standalone travel guidebook to the Falkland 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. It's not all about penguins, though—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.

This thoroughly updated third edition is ideal for independent travellers, cruise-ship visitors and tour groups alike. It covers the main islands of East and West Falkland, as well as smaller islands including Bleaker, Kidney, Sea Lion, Pebble, New, West Point, Carcass, Saunders, Keppel, Weddell, Staats and Beaver. You'll find essential information on restaurants and hotels in Stanley, conservation issues, wildlife-watching trips, and practical advice on how to explore beyond the capital, from flying between islands to driving across the camp in a 4x4 vehicle.

Whether you're visiting penguin colonies, watching black-browed albatrosses at their nest, spotting dolphins in the shallows, or exploring sites ranging from the islands' first British settlement to areas significant during the 1982 war, Bradt's Falkland Islands is the essential guide for a successful trip to this wildest of places.