Skellig Michael
Ostrov Skellig Michael
Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

šŸ“œ Remote, precipitous rocky island off County Kerry, Ireland.
šŸ” UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, famous for its ancient monastery.

Why Go

šŸ° Explore a remarkably preserved 7th-century monastery
🌊 Experience an impossibly dramatic location in the Atlantic
🌟 Visit a Star Wars filming location (Luke Skywalker's hideaway)
šŸ¦… Observe diverse wildlife like puffins, gannets, and seals

Why Avoid

āš ļø Extremely limited access due to weather and boat capacity
šŸ§— Challenging climb of 600+ stone steps
🚽 No toilets available on the island

šŸ—“ļø Hours

Landing trips operate mid-May to early October, weather permitting.

Last updated 9 days ago

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