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Skellig Michael

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Valentia Island
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Attraction type: Island, Historic site
Activities: Birdwatching, Hiking
Address: Ballinskeillig Bay Valentia Island
Ireland
Tel: 353 66 9476306
Fax: 353 66 9476351

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Reviews of Skellig Michael

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5 of 5 stars
Wisconsin
1 Feb 2008

Well, I see I'm going to echo what a lot of people are saying. We were in Ireland for 3 weeks and this was the highlight of our trip. From the boat ride out to spending time on the island. Just an amazing site. The bird island didn't do much for me :) more

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5 of 5 stars
British Virgin Islands
22 Sep 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

Four of us spent 8 days touring the west & south coasts of Ireland in August 2007. The highlight of the week was the day we spent visiting Skellig Michael. We had pre-arranged two nights accommodation at The Moorings Hotel in Portmagee. This proved to be an excellent place to stay. Very convenient to the jetty where the boats depart,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Birmingham, Alabama
15 Aug 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

My partner & I visited Skellig Michael last week - it was the highlight of our 10 day trip to Ireland - and we were overwhelmed by the experience. How does one describe these rocks, eight miles off the southwest coast of Ireland? Awesome, ominous, spiritual, beautiful, terrifying, mysterious. We felt very lucky that the weather & seas were good... more

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5 of 5 stars
Europe
25 Jul 2006
9/9 found this review helpful

My partner and I recently returned from a Walking holiday around the Ring ofr Kerry in Ireland . We had some idea of the renowed beauty of this region but were blown away with Skellig. It was the hightlight of our week organised by SouthWestWalks Ireland. They pre book the boat for you and we get a good price. I... more

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5 of 5 stars
winnipeg
12 Jul 2006
15/15 found this review helpful

A day trip to the Skellig Islands is an absolute must do if you are able. It was the highlight of our 3 week trip to Ireland. The trip and the climb are not easy, but the rewards are spectacular, but be warned; you WILL need the following: 1) Seasickness pills. Even my roller-coaster loving wife, who NEVER gets motion... more

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Skellig Michael Address

Ballinskeillig Bay, Valentia Island, Ireland
Tel: 353 66 9476306 Fax: 353 66 9476351