Skellig Michael, Medieval monastic island in County Kerry, Ireland.
The island features 618 stone steps leading to the summit at 218 meters, where ancient stone structures stand against Atlantic winds.
Monks established a monastery on this remote Atlantic island around 588, constructing beehive-shaped cells and stone oratories for their religious practices.
The monastic complex demonstrates early medieval Irish architectural methods through its dry-stone construction techniques and circular building designs.
Access to the island requires advance booking and operates from May to September, with daily visitor numbers limited to protect the structures.
The island contains two peaks connected by a stone stairway, with the south peak housing a hermitage built on narrow terraces above vertical cliffs.
Location: County Kerry
Elevation above the sea: 218 m
Part of: Skellig Islands
GPS coordinates: 51.77111,-10.54056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:01
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Derrynane House
28.3 km
Ballinskelligs Castle
19.4 km
Cahergall
28.3 km
Monastery of Skellig Michael
0 m
Derrynane Abbey
27.4 km
Eightercua
26.8 km
Leacanabuaile
28.3 km
St. Michael's Priory, Ballinskelligs
19.2 km
Loher Cashel
25.9 km
Coom Wedge Tomb
16.7 km
Church Island - Valentia Harbour
25.6 km
Skellig Michael Lighthouse
310 m
Fermoyle Castle
22.4 km
Cromwell Point lighthouse
23.6 km
Statue of Charlie Chaplin
26.1 km
Killovarnoge Church
29.6 km
Church Island - Lough Currane
29.2 km
O'Connell Memorial Church
29.2 km
Mick O'Dwyer
26.1 km
The Old Oratory Art Gallery
28.9 km
Dursey Cable Car
32 km
O'Connell Monument
30.6 km
Darrynane Bay
27.8 km
Derrynane House-Summerhouse
28.1 km
Clock tower, Knightstown
24.5 km
Church of the Immaculate Conception
24.3 km
Valentia River Viaduct
29.8 km
Caherciveen Heritage Centre
29.5 kmReviews
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