Skellig Michael, also known as Great Skellig, is one of two Skellig Islands located off the coast of County Kerry in Ireland.
The island is known for its breathtaking green scenery, abundance of birdwatching opportunities and being home to an ancient Gaelic Christian monastery. It is now a popular day trip destination during the summer months.
As an island, Skellig Michael is only accessible by boat. The number of visitors allowed to the island each day is restricted, and only a handful of tour operators can bring guests to the island.
If you're planning a trip, make sure you book your tour in advance to avoid disappointment. Most boat tours depart from either Portmagee, Valentia Island or Ballinskelligs.
From each of these points of departure, the boat journey will take just under an hour each way.
Here are some fun facts about this amazing Irish landmark. Hopefully they will entice you to pay a visit in person!
But if that is not possible, you can always use them to impress your friends with your knowledge of one of the most-visited attractions in Ireland.
For more information, you can visit this website at World Heritage Ireland.com.
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