Money and payments
Cards and cash
The bank doesn't have an ATM, but there is one in Stanley Services on the bypass (the only one on the islands as of 2021).
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Americas · South AmericaOutline guideGroup of islands in the South Atlantic
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The Falkland Islands consist of two main islands and several hundred smaller islands in the south Atlantic Ocean, off the east coast of southern South America. They are a British Overseas Territory, but nearby Argentina claims jurisdiction under the name Islas Malvinas. Most visitors to the islands come between October and March (Southern Hemisphere summer) to enjoy the spectacular wildlife and hardy rural lifestyle.
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Cards and cash
The bank doesn't have an ATM, but there is one in Stanley Services on the bypass (the only one on the islands as of 2021).
English
Falkland Islanders speak English.
There is a 4G mobile phone network that has a decent coverage, however outside of settlements, it can be hard to find signal.
Tap water is safe to drink.
There are no special medical requirements for visiting the Falklands. There is a large hospital in Stanley, but outside of the capital there are no medical facilities.
Since the population has British roots, customs tend to follow those of the United Kingdom, although in many ways the islanders are more conservative than in Britain. Drugs are not tolerated.
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Public transport and paid services in Falkland Islands.
By boat
While it is possible to get around the Falklands by boat, as of March 2010 there was no regular service available to tourists travelling in small groups to the outer islands; (contrary to reports in…
By taxi
Within Stanley there are two taxi services that can be hired for travel throughout the town and surrounding areas, including the Mount Pleasant airport.
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Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.
Average conditions in Stanley
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high | 14° | 13° | 12° | 9° | 7° | 5° | 4° | 5° | 6° | 8° | 11° | 13° |
| Avg. low | 7° | 7° | 6° | 5° | 3° | 2° | 1° | 1° | 2° | 3° | 4° | 6° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 58 | 49 | 58 | 62 | 53 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 41 | 37 | 44 | 51 |
| Humidity | 78% | 80% | 83% | 87% | 90% | 91% | 90% | 89% | 87% | 83% | 80% | 77% |
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We do not label countries as safe or unsafe. Below is the official advice from two governments, with the date it was last updated. Always read the full advice before you travel.
US Department of State
No advisory found from this source.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
No advice against travel. Read the full advice before you go.
The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory, so there is no British Embassy, and the Falkland Islands Government will support you if you need help. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice. Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO: travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram
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Nature & adventureIn and around the Southern Ocean lives an ecosystem of plant and animal life including penguins, seals, and whales.
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Culture & historyConstruction has advanced greatly in the last one hundred to two hundred years and has created many records in development.
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Travel tipsRetiring abroad can let you live cheaply in an interesting place; you are not all that likely to actually find paradise-on-earth or the fountain of youth, but you might get close enough to enjoy yourself immensely.
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Travel tipsThe Age of Discovery, also known as the Age of Exploration, was the period from the 15th century to the late 18th, when Europeans set sail to discover and explore other lands.
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