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Things to see and do in Falkland Islands

Battlefield sites

Take a trip to some of the battlefield sites associated with the 1982 conflict (including Wireless Ridge, Mount Tumbledown and Sapper Hill). There are also military cemeteries, memorials and museums dealing with the conflict.

Birdwatching

Migratory species, such as penguins, arrive to breed in September and depart late March/early April. Be sure to catch a glimpse of some of these delightful creatures; there are five species on the Falkland Islands.

Fishing

The fishing season runs from September to the end of April, but September to October and mid March to mid April are best for sea trout. Falklands mullet is available throughout the period. The best locations in West Falkland are Warrah and Little Chartres, while in East Falkland, San Carlos and Murrel are good. Port Howard and Hill Cove also allow fishing.

Horse riding

Go horse riding, available in Port Howard. There is also the opportunity to learn about the traditional horse equipment used in the Falkland Islands.

Maritime history trail

Stanley hails back to the days when great sailing ships and early steam vessels called into port on their journeys around Cape Horn. A self-guided Maritime History Trail has been set up in the capital, which takes half a day and leads from Stanley to Cape Pembroke, offering an interesting introduction to the Falkland Islands' birdlife.

Sea Lion Island

Sea Lion is home to some amazing wildlife, including elephant seals, sea lions and king penguins, as well as killer whales offshore. It is the most southerly inhabited island, and all areas are accessible by 4-wheel drive or on foot from the Sea Lion Lodge.

Stanley

The capital has pubs, snack bars and restaurants, as well as a golf course and racecourse. Government House, Stanley Museum and the Cathedral are all worth visiting.

Stanley Harbour boat tour

Take a tour around Stanley Harbour in an inflatable craft. A number of lodges have motor boats for taking guests to view wildlife and places of interest. Tours around Kidney Island and Sparrow Cove can be arranged. Contact South Atlantic Marine Services Ltd (www.falklands-underwater.com).

Wreck diving

South Atlantic Marine Services Ltd (www.falklands-underwater.com) in Stanley can arrange wreck and kelp reef diving expeditions. Nineteenth-century sailing ships and iron vessels can be seen at Stanley and Darwin. The views in winter are spectacular due to the 'grey beards' - winter waves that can reach a height of 4.5m (15ft).

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