The Valentia Island is located in southwest Ireland. It is popular as the western most inhabited spot in Europe. It is a tiny island about 3 km wide and 11 km long, with a popular of 650. The island is important since the time it was chosen as the first transatlantic telegraphic cable's eastern terminal. Since then the Valentine island is a popular tourist attraction. The Valentia Island attractions bring hundreds of tourists every year.
Valentia Island attractions is charming to people with a different taste. It is the best destination to enjoy a solitary romantic vacation. Some of the common Valentia Island attractions are as follows:
Glanleam House: It is a sub-tropical garden located in the northwestern part of the island. It was founded in the year 1830 by the Knight of Kerry, George Fitzgerald. Due to the fact that the garden is protected from the Atlantic gales by the shelter-belts, the garden never faces extreme weather conditions. This is the reason why the garden is suitable for cultivating tender plants that are usually grown in Great Britain under glass. The garden has rare native plants from Australia, Chili, South America, Japan and New Zealand.
Virgin Mary's statue in the grotto is one of the popular Valentia Island attractions. The main appeal of the structure is its ancient charm.
Torc Waterfall: This is a beautiful natural site known for its tranquil natural surroundings.
The Valentia island also has a cuisine typical to the region. The mouthwatering dishes and fresh seafood forms an important part of the Valentia Island attractions. Some of the local restaurants where you can try the best native cuisines are as follows:
The Lime Tree
Manor Inn
The Moorings
The Tatler Jack
Cafe Indigo
Da Vinci
West End House
The Blue Pool
The Laurels
The Fisherman's Bar
| 
