The Falkland Islands 

The Falkland Islands located in the South Atlantic approximately 300 miles off the coast of South American. The Falklands comprise of some 200 smaller islands and two large islands, East Falkland and West Falkland. The majority of the smaller Islands are uninhabited. The population is about 2,300 and almost 2000 of these live in Stanley the only town and capital of the Islands. The remainder live in settlements and on the family farms around the islands. English is the language of Islands. It is said that Falkland Islanders (Kelpers) are “more British than the British”! It is a wonderful place to visit for relaxing holidays, stay in one of many self-catering accommodations on the Falklands. With opportunities to see camp life and life on Falkland farms as it is today. In camp mutton is a staple part of the diet substituted with some beef in winter months. Many people grow fresh vegetables and most families in camp grow enough potatoes for adequate supplies throughout the year.

Captain John Davis first sighted the Islands in 1592, in the sailing ship "Desire". The first recorded landing on the Falkland Islands was by Captain John Strong in 1690.

Our currency, the Falklands pound equals one-pound sterling. Both Falkland Island and British money is used on the Falklands. Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted by businesses within the Islands but as yet there are no cash point machines. If you would like to learn more about Falklands coins and notes visit this link: http://www.falklandwool.com/islands/currency.html

The weather, temperatures range between -5ºC in July and 22ºC in January.
Rainfall is comparatively low with an average of 24 inches a year and frequent strong winds and average of 6 hours sunshine per day in summer. The clear unpolluted air is a particular quality of the Falklands.

Lots of Wild Life throughout the Islands. Migratory birds and mammals return to the Falklands beaches and headlands between October and March. December and January are the best months for wildlife watching, or just admiring the view as the extended daylight hours provide ample viewing time as well as opportunity for other outdoor activities.
Annual sports meetings are the islands' other 'wildlife' attraction, with events including horse racing, sheepdog trials and many fun activities. Saunders Island is a popular attraction for tourist with an abundance of wild life.

Visit Main Point Farm. and the miniature horses, first imported to the Falklands in 1997. Foals  being born throughout our summer months, great attraction for the children! Children might also enjoy visiting the menagerie of other animals at Main Point Farm. Main Point is approximately half hours drive from Hill Cove. Which is a picturesque settlement with plenty of scenic walks and lovely views  and fishing in near by creeks and beaches

Hill Cove is the third largest settlement on West Falkland with approximately 14 residents. Hill Cove is two small settlements approximately a mile apart. With the airstrip located at the “Top” settlement and jetty, store etc at the “Point” settlement. Self-catering accommodation is available at Hill Cove and near by at Roy Cove. Access by Islander aircraft landing on the grass airstrips, mail and freight carried by Islander. With main supplies shipped in every roughly every six weeks. There is a small grocery store at Hill Cove with the main store on West Falkland based at Fox Bay.

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