Port Antonio offers the best of both worlds: mountains and forests
and some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean:
Frenchman's Cove: This small cove, just east of
the hamlet of Draper's, 7 kilometres from Port Antonio, boasts one
of the prettiest beaches for miles. A stream winds lazily to a white-sand
beach that shelves steeply into the water. Guests enjoy the best of
both worlds, fresh and sea water. There is a snack bar and a secure
parking lot. There is a fee to use this beach and this is included
in your room rate at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill. The beach is closed
on Tuesdays.
Boston Beach: The main reason to stop at Boston
is for the Boston Jerk. Most of the little beach has been all but
washed away.
Long Bay: Great for strolling, but undertow often
rules out swimming. Great for "bouncing" around in the waves.
San San Beach: This beach was used as a setting
for the cable movie Treasure Island. Passers-by may be able to gain
day use for US$ 8. It is open 10am to 4 pm daily. Offshore is a tiny
islet: Peelu Island. Watch out for spiny sea urchins if you swim out
to the island.
Winnifred Beach: The beach is a secluded golden-sand
crescent catering mostly to Jamaicans who flock here on weekends.
A coral reef offshore provides for good snorkelling. Parties are held
here on some weekends. The turnoff to the beach is opposite the Jamaica
Crest Resort.
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