The Skelligs are rocky islands off the southwest coast of Ireland. Skellig Michael was used as a location in "Star Wars" episodes 7 and 8.
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When the weather allows, boat trips are available from the mainland out to the Skelligs. There's a limit on the number of visitors who can go ashore on Skellig Micheal.
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Making the most of a visit to Skellig Michael means doing some steep hiking for rewarding views.
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Skellig Michael is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient Christian monastery with unique "beehive" structures.
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Little Skellig, seen in the distance, has never had human settlement, but thousands of sea birds live there.
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A puffin soaks up the sun on Skellig Micheal.
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The number of yearly visitors allowed on Skellig Michael is 14,000, and boats that land there each hold about 12 passengers.
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Portmagee is a small town on the mainland from which boats depart for tours to the islands.
