Port Antonio, Jamaica City Guide
For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Port Antonio, Jamaica Travel Guide has been your connection to Port Antonio's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.
Port Antonio Beaches
It goes without saying that the beautiful beaches, with water the color of emeralds and turquoise, are the gems of Port Antonio. There are numerous beaches to choose from depending on the atmosphere you are seeking. Some beaches are managed and therefore charge an entrance fee, while others are free to the public, but not always as well maintained.
Frenchman’s Cove and San Beach both charge a nominal fee to enjoy the pristine surroundings with incredible backdrops of rainforest and towering rocks. The white sand is perfect for sunbathing and losing oneself in a book or thought. The clear inviting water will refresh you when it’s time for a change of pace.
Winifred’s Beach is the largest of the public beaches. Just offshore you’ll find a small reef protecting the bay, so the water is calm and perfect for snorkeling. Remember to bring your own gear as there are no rentals at this beach.
Boston Beach, located about 11 miles from Port Antonio, is popular with body surfers because of the high tides. Here is where jerk pork became famous and you’ll find a variety of jerk stands serving pork and chicken with delicious sides and sauces.
Long Bay Beach, with its crashing waves, long white beach and soothing breeze, is another favorite for surfers. It provides more challenging swimming than the placid waters of Frenchman’s Cove, San Beach or Winifred’s Beach, but offers surfers and the more adventurous water enthusiast more of an opportunity to bounce in the waves.
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