How to spend the day in Stanley, Falkland Islands | A Vagabond Guide

Spending time in Stanley as you explore the Falkland Islands? My vagabond guide covers all the basics and gives you some ideas for the best things to do in and around the town. Impact-Site-Verification: 9108567c-3bb4-4c6e-8468-21c7773959da

The colourful little city of Stanley is the capital of the Falkland Islands, located on a large natural harbour on the eastern side of East Falkland island, and the only settlement of any real size in the archipelago. Formally awarded city status in 2022, as part of the late Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee honours, this far outpost of the UK is fiercely proud of its British heritage, but has a unique character all of its own to discover.

In this guide you’ll find tips for the best things to do in and around Stanley, with options for different seasons and weather conditions, plus my recommendations for places to eat and drink, where to stay, and travel information. And take a look at my guide to visiting the Falkland Islands here.

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Photo Journal | Land Rovers of the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are far from the usual tourist routes, and few people from outwith the islands know very much about them. But one of the things the Falklands is widely known for around the world is the archipelago’s reputation as the Land Rover capital of the planet, and a place where these vehicles hold a near cult status.

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