Travel Guide of Saltee Islands in Ireland by Influencers and Travelers

The Saltee Islands are a pair of small islands lying 5 kilometres off the southern coast of County Wexford in Ireland. The two islands are Great Saltee and Little Saltee.

Pictures and Stories of Saltee Islands from Influencers

9 pictures of Saltee Islands from Wynand van Poortvliet, , and other travelers

two black-and-white birds in Saltee Islands Ireland

Puffin Talk on Saltee Island Great, one of my favourite spots on earth. See this picture also on Unsplash or in my categorie Birds. The Saltee Isla ...click to read more

Experienced by @Wynand van Poortvliet | ©Unsplash

selective focus photography of black and white bird at daytime in Saltee Islands Ireland

Taken on Saltee Island Great, one of my favourite spots on earth. ...click to read more

Experienced by @Wynand van Poortvliet | ©Unsplash

selective focus photography of puffin bird standing on rock at daytime in Saltee Islands Ireland

Puffin on Saltee Island Great, one of my favourite spots on earth. The Saltee Islands are a pair of small islands lying 5 kilometres off the southern ...click to read more

Experienced by @Wynand van Poortvliet | ©Unsplash

close-up photo of puffin in Saltee Islands Ireland

Taken on Saltee Island Great in Ireland. This Puffin was realy interested in me and my camera. ...click to read more

Experienced by @Wynand van Poortvliet | ©Unsplash

white and black bird flying in the sky during day time in Saltee Islands Ireland

Gannet in Flight ...click to read more

Experienced by @Wynand van Poortvliet | ©Unsplash

bird hiding on grass in Saltee Islands Ireland

Taken on Saltee Island (Ireland). ...click to read more

Experienced by @Wynand van Poortvliet | ©Unsplash

selective focus photograph of black and white bird standing on stone in Saltee Islands Ireland

Puffin on Saltee Island Great, one of my favourite spots on earth. The Saltee Islands are a pair of small islands lying 5 kilometres off the southern ...click to read more

Experienced by @Wynand van Poortvliet | ©Unsplash

white bird eating green grass in Saltee Islands Ireland

Watching you ...click to read more

Experienced by @Wynand van Poortvliet | ©Unsplash

Taken on Saltee Island Great, one of my favourite spots on earth. ...click to read more

Experienced by @Wynand van Poortvliet | ©Unsplash

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Learn More about Saltee Islands

Great Saltee Island is an island in the Saltee Islands. Located 5 kilometres off the south coast of County Wexford, Great Saltee is the largest island in the archipelago, and is considered to be one of the true wonders of the region !

Great Saltee Island covers over 89 hectares of wilderness. Registered as a protected island, it is a favourite playground for many species of animals such as grey seals and seabirds.
The island is very popular for its large coves and shallow bays: the water is turquoise and the beaches are a real call to swim! Not to mention the many sea caves along the south coast and the cliffs that plunge steeply into the ocean.
For the little story, the island has been called "The Cemetery of a Thousand Ships". The island's surroundings are particularly dangerous, as many boats would have sunk in the surrounding waters, crashing into the reef or outcropping rocks.

We recommend that you visit in good weather and take your walking shoes with you. To go there and visit, you must take the shuttle bus from Kilmore Quay.

Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Saltee Islands

Can you swim on saltee Islands ?

The island is much appreciated for its large creeks and shallow bays: the water is turquoise, and the beaches are a real invitation to swim !

Who owns saltee Islands ?

A flourishing period in the history of the islands was from about 1500 - 1800 when they were a base for pirates, wreckers and smugglers. Since December 1943 the Saltees have been privately owned by the Neale family.