Stanley, the southern-most capital in the world, with its colourful houses and picturesque Cathedral has much to offer the visitor and you will find everything is within a stone's throw.

For such a small capital, there is a diverse range of shops all within a short walking distance of the public Jetty, each one offering a fascinating range of goods for you to choose from - read the Shopping and Eating Out Guide

To learn more about the Falklands' colourful and exciting maritime history and to see how life has changed in these remote islands over recent times, a leisurely visit to our intriguing Museum, packed with artefacts and fascinating memorabilia, is a must. There are also a number of shipwrecks around the harbour, the Capricorn, Jhelum and Lady Elizabeth and others, all within walking distance, some a mere amble from the centre of town.

On a visit to Stanley, you can partake of a number of activities and have a truly memorable time - an excursion with an experienced guide in or around the city, or further afield may be the order of the day, perhaps taking in a trip to the picturesque Gypsy Cove area, just a few minutes drive outside Stanley and home to a colony of Magellanic penguins. Local guides can offer fascinating and informative trips and can be contacted through the Tourist Board at the Jetty Visitor Centre. View our list of local tour guides and excursion operators.

If you like walking, you might wish to explore the sand dunes en route to Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, or stroll along the white sand beach of Surf Bay, watching the South Atlantic rollers caress the shoreline, often bringing with them, seals, dolphins and a penguin or two, playing in the surf close to the water's edge. To the west of Stanley, there is the intriguing Planet Walk - where else in the world can you walk the planets all in one day?

If the natural world is more appealing to you than the city life, you will still have a ball! The Falkland Islands are famed for their wildlife, and all around the capital, you will have an opportunity to experience some of this first hand, especially our wonderful birdlife. Upland Geese are regularly seen, strutting along the grassy areas and pathways of Stanley. Looking skyward, you often see the largest and most common bird of prey, the dramatic looking Turkey Vulture, usually found perching high in the trees that surround the Cathedral. Along the harbour wall you will see Southern Giant Petrels - the large birds that glide effortlessly, often overtaking the traffic.

And there's more birdlife to see along the water's edge too - look out for the charismatic Falkland Flightless Steamer Duck, or the black-crowned Night Herons, Kelp Geese and Rock Cormorants. Along the harbour you may also catch sight of dolphins playing near the water's edge, or perhaps a seal or sea lion, swimming in the shallow waters close to shore.

You may also see a nomadic penguin, or two, when these endearing little creatures make the occasional visit into Stanley, providing a spectacle of charming entertainment to passers-by when they often just appear along the harbour. Read the latest Penguin News and Tourist Board Visitor Guide

Stanley is also home to FIGAS (Falkland Islands Government Air Service), who operate nine-seater Britten Norman Islander aircraft as the main inter-island method of transport. This is also a great way to see the vastness of the Islands, as you travel around on aircraft that play such an important role in day-to-day life. The pilots are extremely knowledgeable about "all things Falklands" and can relay many a story about trips they have made, carrying not just human passengers, but also, prize rams, newly born foals and a host of other "four legged friends". A trip on FIGAS is truly a natural part of the adventure that is - the Falklands.