Top Things to do in Valentia Island
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6 Free Things to do in Valentia Island That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Valentia Island, Ireland including Valentia Candles, Bray Head Loop Walk, Bray Head, Tetrapod Trackpad, Knightstown Town Clock, St. Brendan's Well.
Restaurants in Valentia Island
1. Valentia Candles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By odgieo
What an unexpected pleasure. The drive off piste was remarkable and to see such an original series of buildings still standing and operating is brilliant. Do visit and spend your hard earned with them.
2. Bray Head Loop Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Preacherman1973 - Milford, United States
Originally we had planned to take a ferry to Skellig St. Michael but due to miscommunication we did not make the connection. It was incredibly disappointing as it was a bucket list moment that was 4 years in the making but was then missed. In sadness we just started driving. It was a beautiful day and we determined to rally and find something to do. As we crossed the bridge at Portmagee onto Valentia Island we decided to try and follow the coast. In the process we stumbled across the little parking lot with the trail leading out to the peninsula and made what ended up being the most brilliant decision to park the car and follow the hiking path out to the point. That fateful decision lead us to one of the most amazing views I have ever had and one of the most memorable days of our trip to Ireland and one we still talk about 14 years later. The day we were their was very warm (about 85F) and the walk was quite a ways, about 1.5 miles to the end. We did not realize the distance and did not have water with us, our only negative. The drop off at the end of the point is breathtaking. There were sheep grazing in the fields and the wife got to take pictures petting them as well. I realize that this is such a limited description for what I admit to being one of our best sights in Ireland but frankly words defy description, just go! You will thank yourself, especially since it is free. Oh, and I should add we would trade a trip to the Skelligs to go to Bray Head anytime if we ever get back.
3. Bray Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By SuandChris - Bay of Plenty Region, New Zealand
A shortish uphill stroll from the car park, there are great views all the way overlooking the Atlantic and surrounding countryside, views to Portmagee and Scellig Islands.At the top there are stunning cliffs to view and some amazing photo opportunities.
4. Tetrapod Trackpad
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By tonygog - Northampton, United Kingdom
This a a view from the fogher cliffs top the best place to see Ireland coast line and turquoise sea.This only cost a small price of 5e well worth the money
5. Knightstown Town Clock
6. St. Brendan's Well
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Four_Points_Travel - League City, United States
Finding places like this is exactly what makes us keep coming back to Ireland. The story of the well, and it's namesake is incredible and the trip there brings you through an untouched and unspoiled corner of Ireland. We were there on an absolutely BRUTAL day in November, the waves were so big we could hear them hit the rocks and the spray was making it all the way to us! It was cold, the road terrible, the weather Irish, and it was perfect! What an adventure in honor of and adventurer, we dipped our St. Brendan patches into the well to be sown on our travel packs. Take a chance, get out of your comfort zone, and go to places just like this!
