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Valentia Island

Valentia Island is a departure point for some trips to the Skelligs and is home to the Skellig Experience Visitor Centre, beside Valentia Bridge and facing Portmagee, with material on the monastery, lighthouse and islands.

Valentia Island
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The place

What makes it special

  • Boat departures to the Skelligs from points on Valentia
  • Skellig Experience Visitor Centre beside Valentia Bridge
  • Models, a film and material about the monastery, lighthouse and islands
Valentia Island
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Valentia Island
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Travel atlas

Articles in Valentia Island

Guides to this place

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Valentia Island

Viajalo Editorial

Guides to this place

1 related guides

Skellig Michael and the decision to land in the Atlantic

A visit to Skellig Michael is decided before you board the boat: landing involves a demanding staircase and the sea can change the plan; circling the island or visiting Valentia’s centre are meaningful alternatives.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026