The island Valentia Island, in local language Dairbhre, is the peninsula Iveragh in the southwest of the republic Ireland upstream.
Regions
- The main island of Ireland is referred to as the "Mainland" in Valentia.
- In the south the separates Portmagee Channel Valentia from the Iveragh Peninsula
- In the east separates the Dolus Bay Valentia from Dolus Head, a sub-peninsula of Iveragh
- In the north it closes Dingle Bay at; the Dingle peninsula can still be seen from Valentia.
- In the west it closes Atlantic ocean at.
places
- Chapeltown
- Knightstown
Lighthouse in Knightstown
Other goals
- Bray Head, the west end of the island
background
- Valentia is rich in archaeological attractions. Due to the remoteness and the associated low traffic density, Valentia is suitable as a family travel destination.
- From Valentia you can go to the other places in Iveragh as Killarney reach within two hours. In a short distance there are still some small towns and attractions that could also be reached on foot or by bike. Therefore, you can definitely spend a varied holiday on Valentia.
language
- Irish and English
Arrival / mobility
- Valentia is using a road bridge Portmagee connected. The most important road has the status of a regional road (R 563).
- The "Ring of Valentia" leads over narrow side streets
- The island is also suitable for cyclists due to the low traffic density. However, gradients must be expected.
- There is a ferry service from Knightstown to Cahersiveen.
- There are mooring options for sport boats.
Tourist Attractions
- Historic end point of the first transatlantic cable
- Skellig Rocks. From Portmagee you can take a ferry to the Skellig Rocks, one of the westernmost islands in Europe.
- Skellig Experience Center. The Skellig Experience Center offers a good overview of the history of Valentia and the Skellig Rocks.
- Church and monastery ruins
- Lighthouse in Knightstown
- St. Brandan's Well. Consecrated spring.
- Garden of Glanleam House. Collection of subtropical plants.
The Skelligs seen from the west end of the island
activities
Water sports including bathing
shop
There are a few shopping opportunities in Knightstown and Chapeltown. The selection in Portmagee and Cahersiveen.
kitchen
- Pubs and restaurants are available.
- The pancake restaurant in Knightstown is more suitable for snacks.
nightlife
security
climate
Valentia is one of the warmest places in Ireland. Frost is rare, but temperatures above 25 ° C are even rarer.
literature
Valentia. A Different Irish Island, Nellie O'Cleirigh 1992, 10 EUR, gives a good insight into developments in the Irish periphery up to around 1900.
