Stanley Travel Guide

 HispanicYob Says:  Gypsy Cove is one of the prime spots to see Magellan penguins in their natural habitat. Located only a few miles away from the town of Stanley, it's surrounded by heath and the sea. There are enclosed walkways for you to browse around and see the penguins as well as enjoy... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  In the bay and the hills surrounding Gipsy Cove one will find a large colony of Magellan Penguins. During my visit most of them had young once that were hiding in the nests protected by one of the family members – others were simply in groups on the beach. A beautiful... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  Some 7 kilometres to the East of Stanley one finds a stunning bay with white covered sand. The way there alone is a treat to see the country side outside the capital town, the rugged tree less landscape that is teaming with bird life. I took a mountain bike to get there –... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  Look around and see the various street names in Stanley. Ross street was named after the Antarctic explorer and Commander of HMS Erebus Sir James Clark Ross. He was also responsible for finding the site of the present day capital of the Falklands. 

 MikeAtSea Says:  This is the main museum of Stanley and covers all important historical, natural and military aspects of life on the islands. It is a must to visit and make sure you spend sometime here before you leave the island!! 

 MikeAtSea Says:  In its day the Jhelum was a superb example of a three masted wooden barque. She was built during 1849 in Liverpool. Her design was typical of ocean going trading vessels of her time and for twenty years she carried general cargo between Britain and South America. In 1870 she... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  Work began on this building in 1845 to Governors Moody’s design. What now is the central stone portion was the original house and the first person to take up residence here was Governor Moore in 1859. Various following governors all made alterations to the building that is... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  This is the old reservoir site. Along the shoreline one can still see two mooring posts, these are relics from the days when boats would tie up at the Watering Jetty to take on fresh water. The Jetty however was demolished in the 1920’s. 

 MikeAtSea Says:  Built during the 1920’s to commemorate the Battle of the Falkland Islands which took place on 8th of December 1914, when a British squadron led by Admiral Sturdee defeated the German fleet under Admiral Graf von Spee. 

 MikeAtSea Says:  This monument commemorates the British Forces who liberated the Falklands from Argentine occupation in 1982. The memorial is inscribed with a list of the units which took part in the campaign and flanked by bronze plaques bearing the names of those who died. 

 MikeAtSea Says:  The Secretariat is the main Government Administration and was erected in 1938 on the site of the old courthouse. Here on the 14th of June 1982 the commander of the Argentine forces General Menendez signed the document of surrender to the British in what is now knows as the... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  Cable Cottage was built in 1915 to house the Stanley terminal of the newly laid undersea telegraphic cable that ran between Stanley and Montevideo. It served as the Telegraphic Office and operators residence until 1921 when the line closed down. Today it serves as the... 

 Sharrie Says:   These penguins are nice. If you are not traveling elsewhere after your trip to the Antarctica, I suggest you get these if you truly want a penguin!I've seen lots of people buying stuff toys, esp. those of penguins on the ship. They are cute but I don't hug any stuff toys... 

 MikeAtSea Says:  There are still some 25000 unexploded mines on the Falkland Islands - hence take caution if you wander off into the bushes. Most areas are sign posted - so if you see red triangles warning of mines in the area - take caution!!