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A rich history
From early settlements and gaucho corrals to ship wrecks, monuments and distinctive architecture, there is much to delight the history enthusiast.
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Stanley Jetty
Cruise ship passengers at Stanley's jetty
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Falkland Colours
A weathered shed and its spectacular backdrop on Carcass Island; inspiration for artists and photographers alike
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Aerial view of Stanley
A view of Stanley dotted with the bright colours typical of this seaside town.
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Government House
First built in the 1840s, Government House is the residence of His Excellency the Governor.
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Bluff Cove Lagoon
Beautiful blue skies, the long white sandy beach and colourful foliage characterise Bluff Cove Lagoon (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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A Falklands beach
Light surf on a typical coastline (c) S Cameron
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Gorse in full bloom
Spring on Pebble Island (c) A White
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Old House Stream
Old and new river crossings at the Old House Stream, Chartres, West Falkland
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Port Howard
The road takes you through the West Falkland settlement and to the ferry terminal
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Port Edgar
North and South Head in Port Edgar
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Sunset at Weddell Island
Resemblng a volcano, the sun goes down in a blaze of glory (c) M Beaton
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Golden seal
A seal basks at dusk on Sea Lion Island
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Escaping penguin
A Gentoo penguin makes a frantic effort to reach the beach as a seal closes in behind it
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Albatross
Black-Browed Albatross in flight (c) G Moulds
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Weddell Island
Sundown gives the bay a golden glow
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Driving in convoy
Visitors are ferried back from Bluff Cove Lagoon (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Getting ready for shearing
Sheep are gathered from the nearby hills ready for shearing at Bluff Cove Farm (c) Hattie Kilmartin
Stanley
Stanley, the capital of the Falklands, is a colourful seaside town nestled around the waters of Stanley Harbour. The town boasts many reminders of its British heritage, such as red phone boxes and six distinctly English pubs. Visitors can enjoy the many military monuments, Museum, Philatelic Bureau - and of course retail outlets and restaurants.
Stanley Attractions
Architecture
Brightly coloured corrugated iron roofs and painted decorative woodwork are characteristic of older houses in the Falklands. Read more...
Churches and Religion
Christ Church Cathedral and the neighbouring Whalebone Arch are two of Stanley's most iconic attractions. Read more...
Falkland Islands Museum
A visit to the Falkland Islands Museum is a great way to discover the heritage and development of the Falkland Islands community. The museum occupies two buildings, Britannia House on Holdfast Road and Cartmell Cottage on Pioneer Row. Read more...
Maritime History
A self-guided walk around Stanley will lead to many discoveries of ship wrecks and a maritime history that spans back to the sixteen hundreds. Read more...
Monuments and Memorials
A number of memorials are placed in Stanley and the surrouding hills to commemorate the battles fought in 1982. Falkland Islanders themselves played a part in this conflict, and also in the two World Wars. Monuments to the First and Second Wars can be found on Ross Road. Read more...
Shopping
Beautifully crafted goods, hand-made in the Falklands are available from gift shops in Stanley ranging from delicately produced felt items to robust leather goods. Read more...
Trips and Tours
Local guides offer fascinating and informative trips. Read more...
Walking Opportunities
If you like walking, you might wish to explore the sand dunes en route to Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, or stroll along the white sand beach of Surf Bay, watching the South Atlantic rollers caress the shoreline, often bringing with them, seals, dolphins and a penguin or two, playing in the surf close to the water's edge. Read more...
Wildlife Watching
If the natural world is more appealing to you than the city life, you will find plenty of wildlife to entertain you around Stanley. Read more...
A visit to Stanley would not be complete without sampling the local cuisine or taking time-out in one of our pubs. Find out more in Eating Out.
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p>Make the most of your time in Stanley with our full-colour town map, (340kb)
