Valentia Island Still inhabited, Valentia Island is accessible by ferry and bridge and has an extraordinary history which is reflected in the people, the landscape and architecture of the place. It is the home of the First Transatlantic Cable, Valentia Slate Quarry, Tetrapod Track imprints, and so much more….
Above: The Virgin Rock, Ballybunion ©Marie Rohan
Below: Slea Head ©Mossy Donegan
THINGS TO SEE & DO • Visit Skellig Michael – Kerry’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site and visit the Skellig Experience to learn about the Skellig Rocks •
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Experience the Great Blasket Island and learn about its literary heritage and visit the Great Blasket Centre at Dún Chaoin overlooking An Blascaod Mór Explore Valentia Island by ferry and bridge. Experience the atmosphere of island living as it is today and visit Valentia Island Heritage Centre to learn about the island's history
See Pages 15 to 18 for the listings of Kerry’s Wild Atlantic Way Signature and Discovery Points and Island based experiences – Map numbers 1 to 44
Below: Valentia Lighthouse ©Martin O’Grady