
Puffin Island
Ireland, Munster
Puffin Island
LocationIreland, Munster
RegionMunster
TypeNature Reserve
Coordinates51.8370°, -10.4080°
Established1988
Area0.865
Nearest CityPortmagee (2 km)
Major CityCork (120 km)
About Puffin Island
Puffin Island, known in Irish as Oilean na gCanog and historically as Inishfearglin, is an uninhabited steep rocky island lying off the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. Located south of Valentia Island near the village of Portmagee, this 86.5-hectare nature reserve is internationally renowned for its large colonies of breeding seabirds, hosting over 20,000 pairs during the nesting season. The island is jointly owned by the Irish State and BirdWatch Ireland, with the surrounding marine area also designated as a nature reserve to protect the feeding grounds of the nesting seabirds.
Visitor Ratings
Based on 1 review · Overall: 57/100
Uniqueness
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Intensity
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Beauty
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Geology
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Plant Life
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Wildlife
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Tranquility
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Access
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Safety
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Heritage
38/100
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