the Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands are situated about 350 miles (487 kilometres) east of the South American mainland, between Latitude 51° and 53°S and Longitude 57° and 62° W, about the same latitude south as London lies north.
The Falkland Islands are famous for the
wild life, clean air and big skies.
When the sun shines, the blues and greens pop out like the colours in a
magic painting book, and the fiery sunrise and sunsets can be magnificent
for photographic enthusiasts, this is paradise.
The islands seem lonely and isolated for some folk, but the wild, rocky hills, deep valleys and crystal clear waters more than make up for the lack of trees and lush fields.
Falkland Islanders are proud of their existence and their heritage; they pride themselves on being hospitable; self-sufficient and are known for working hard and playing hard.
So wherever you travel in the Falkland Islands you will be greeted with a friendly smile or a courteous "hello" to welcome you. The pace of life is comforting, allowing you to completely unwind and enjoy the experience.
The Settlements
Farm settlements are situated
close to the shore as in days gone by the only way to access the outside
world was by sea.
The colourful houses surrounded by green sheep paddocks created
by years of heavy stocking, makes a homely welcome to the otherwise stark
landscape.
Falkland Islanders are proud of their existence and their heritage; they pride themselves on being hospitable; self-sufficient and are known for working hard and playing hard.
So wherever you travel in the Falkland Islands you will be greeted with a friendly smile or a courteous "hello" to welcome you. The pace of life is comforting, allowing you to completely unwind and enjoy the experience.
You won't want to leave
Take a rare window of opportunity to have an insight into life in the Falklands and see something out of the ordinary. Through simplicity and a natural experience we are quietly confident that by the time you leave you will fully understand why the Falkland Islands is, quite simply a unique and wonderfull place to stay, you won't want to leave.
West lagoons Farm
Here at West Lagoons we
offer one a chance to take part in farm activities like mustering, driving
sheep, shearing, milking and much more.
You can observe the wildlife, or make friends with the farm animals, read
a book, enjoy a stroll with a picnic or just relax and doing nothing.
It's an ideal place to get away from
the stresses of modern living. You will have a sense of personal security,
which is sadly increasingly rare in less privileged places around the world.
getting here
The Falkland Islands are serviced either via South America or on a direct flight from the UK.Via South America - a weekly LAN service links Mount Pleasant, Falkland Islands with Santiago, via Punta Arenas, Chile (stopping once a month at Rio Gallegos, Argentina).For details of travel via South America, contact the Falkland Islands LAN agent, International Tours and Travel .Direct flights from the UK, depart from Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, with three flights per fortnight currently available.
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