featured far-flung and hard-to-get places on nearly every continent, with Kerry's Skellig Michael placing 25th on the list.
.Skellig Michael earned its spot on the list for its unspoiled beauty and uniqueness. Image via Shutterstock.Skellig Michael is the largest of the Skelligs, a pair of rocky and remote islands located off the coast of Kerry. During the time of the Penal Laws, Skellig Michael and Little Skellig became a haven for many Catholics whose beliefs and rights were being suppressed, with Skellig Michael being home to one of the earliest monastic settlements in Ireland.
The island is known for its wealth of birdlife - puffins tend to arrive on the island in late spring and gannets start to arrive on the small Skelligs in March. By April, they have usually covered every available ledge on the island.