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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
San Carlos
San Carlos was the site of the British landing in 1982; today the British cemetery overlooks Bomb Alley, the area in which a number of British ships were bombarded. A small museum houses relics from the conflict and other items of historical interest, alongside a display by Falklands Conservation. Ajax Bay, the area used as a field hospital in 1982, is situated nearby. There are good opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing in the surrounding area.
There are a number of farms in the area. Kingsford Valley Farm offers fully-appointed self catering accommodation year round in the settlement and is a relaxing base from which visitors can explore East Falkland at leisure. Delicious home-cooked meals can also be provided and a variety of tours are available - to nearby wildlife colonies and the mountains, as well as giving a personalised, detailed look at the history of the area. Excellent guided trout fishing on nearby San Carlos River can also be arranged.
Read more about the accommodation at Kingsford Valley Farm.
Land owner: Various - contact the Falkland Islands Tourist Board for details or, if staying at Kingsford Valley Farm, Terence & Sheila McPhee Ph +500 32233 or E-mail kvf@horizon.co.fk)
Access: By road, FIGAS
Activities: Hiking, trout fishing, British cemetery, Museum, guided 4WD tours
Accommodation: Kingsford Valley Farm self catering Ph 32233, Race Point Farm Ph +500 41012
