- It has to be said that the site has been deeply marked by the passage of Catholic monks, who at the time decided to live in seclusion on Skellig Michael.
- Starting in the 16th century, Skellig Michael became a popular destination for annual pilgrimages, but had no permanent residents.
- In fact, only 180 people per day are allowed to step foot onto the island. Also, there are just a handful of boats that make the journey out to Skellig Michael.
- Skellig Michael (Irish Sceilig Mhichíl, "Michael's rock"), also known as Great Skellig, is one of the most famous and yet least accessible medieval monasteries.
- They’re also some of the most misunderstood. There are two types of Skellig Islands tours: Landing tours: You physically explore Skellig Michael Island.
- We got up close to both Skellig Michael and Little Skellig, and saw thousands of gannets, skuas, razorbills, shearwaters, fulmars and puffins!
- How can you describe the Skellig Michael to someone who has never visited this place of peace, serenity and absolute beauty, yet with ruggedness all around you?
- Yet archaeological research suggests a continuous monastic settlement existed on Skellig Michael, in possibly warmer times, between the 9th and 13th centuries.
- Getting to Skellig Michael is half the fun. Sometimes if you do manage to get to the island, the surging seas put a stop to any chance of making a landing.
- Are you ready to experience moments that will last a lifetime? Get in touch with Skellig Michael Voyage to make the climb of 618 steps, witness the colourful...