Stanley Travel Guide
The World’s Most Southerly Capital
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Stanley, capital of the Falkland Islands, is a warm, welcoming place where everyone has time to say “hello”. This, the world’s smallest and safest capital city, is barely the size of a village and is easy to explore on foot. A ramshackle mix of architectural styles, from a small row of British-style terrace houses, to brightly coloured corrugated iron clad homes, the high street contains several surprising reminders of the town folk’s links to their roots in the United Kingdom, including traditional British telephone boxes and the Union Jack flying proudly from flagpoles around the town.
Founded in 1844 as a good harbour in a sheltered bay, Stanley was originally a staging port for ships making the passage around the Horn. Although the Falklands War in 1982 brought a large number of Argentinean troops to the town, little damage was done and it remains an attractive place to visit. The small Cathedral at its heart has an unusual arch outside, made from whales’ jaw bones, there is an excellent museum, good shops and some outstanding walking trails nearby where you can enjoy wonderful birdlife and views right outside the town.
Stanley is the commercial heart of the Falkland islands. It is the centre for the island’s wool and fish industries and – with oil having been discovered nearby – may well grow in size and prosperity in the future.
Attractions in Stanley
Spend a day just wandering around the town, soaking in the atmosphere of a uniquely personal little town, before popping into the pub for a pint.
Activities in Stanley
Many of these involve getting out of Stanley and exploring other parts of the islands.
Relaxing
Check out the various cafes, bars and restaurants, or grab a pint with a plate of curry & chips in the startlingly British ‘Globe Tavern’.
Getting Around
There are flights from South America and charter flights from UK (RAF Brize Norton). On the islands there are taxis, car hire and internal flights are available through various tour operators.
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