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Place·Skomer IslandMentioned by The Guardian
Skomer
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“Skomer or Skomer Island is an island off the coast of Pembrokeshire, in the community of Marloes and St Brides in west Wales. It is well known for its wildlife: around half the world's population of Manx shearwaters nest on the island, the Atlantic puffin colony is the largest in southern Britain,…”
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The GuardianAug 28

‘Lapped by the turquoise, crystal seas’: readers’ favourite unsung European islands

From secluded coves in Ireland to an evening passeggiata on Italy’s Aeolian islands, readers share their discoveries • Tell us about your most memorable food and drink discoveries in Europe Giant griffon vultures glided parallel with my bus as it reached the highest point of Cres , the least populated of the four main islands in the Kvarner Gulf at the very north of the Croatian Adriatic. Cover…

island off the coast of Pembrokeshire for puffin watching

15 things in this story
  • SkomerPlaceisland off the coast of Pembrokeshire for puffin watching
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  • Cres townNeighborhoodCres, Croatiaunobtrusively set up for holidaymakers
  • Glanleam beachSightValentia Island, Irelandidyllic secluded cove surrounded by rich vegetation
  • OlymposNeighborhoodKarpathos, Greeceremote village feels frozen in time
  • Hotel LefkoramaHotelKarpathos, Greecespectacular valley-to-sea view and breakfast feast
  • Pointe du RazSightAudierne, Francecurrents create weird wave formations
  • Chez BrunoCaféÎle de Sein, Francehad crepes here
  • Lipari townNeighborhoodLipari, Italyhugs the water, dominated by a brooding castle
  • Archaeological museumMuseumLipari, Italywith ancient statues and artefacts
  • Marina CortaNeighborhoodLipari, Italypicturesque port lined with restaurants
  • PorticelloSightLipari, ItalyIt is a frazione or village within the township of Santa Flavia.
  • Caleta de SeboNeighborhoodLa Graciosa, Spainsandy, largely traffic-free streets
  • ApellaSightKarpathos, Greece
  • AchataSightKarpathos, Greece
  • PapescaSightLipari, Italy
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