Skye's best home base is Portree, with a picturesque harbor area but no real sights. The town center has a few hotels, hostels, and bed-and-breakfasts, and several more B&Bs line the roads into and out of town.
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The Isle of Skye is a foodie paradise, offering a wide range of delicious locally produced ingredients and dishes. From freshly caught seafood, estate venison and island-grown vegetables to whisky, beer and bread Skye offers something for every palate and pocket.
The Isle of Skye offers some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery. The soaring peaks of the Cuillin Hills, the dramatic geology of the Old Man of Storr and The Quiraing , an extraordinary assembly of pinnacles, rock towers and secret places.
Living and walking a lot on Skye we find that tales of midges do tend to get a bit exaggerated. As long as there is a breeze the midges will not bother you too much so best advice is to head up a hill. They are worst in damp, humid weather and they tend to hang around water and heather.
If you're exploring the Isle of Skye without a car, you will have to rely on taxis or buses to get there but once you're settled in, you'll have many options. Central. An affordable option in Portree is the Portree Guest House.
The Island is 50 miles long and 25 miles wide.Theoretically you can drive around the Isle of Skye in half a day without stopping (but what would be the point in that!)
Skye is the most famous of Scotland's islands, a beautiful place of myth and legend. The spectacular scenery offers countless attractions for climbers, hikers, and recreational walkers.