Port Antonio, Jamaica City Guide

Overview of Port Antonio Port Antonio’s History Port Antonio Bed and Breakfasts Port Antonio Beaches Scuba - Fishing - Bird Watching Port Antonio Places of Interest Jamaica’s Ecotourism Port Antonio Cuisine and Dining Port Antonio Connection Bed and Breakfasts in Port Antonio, Jamaica

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Scuba - Fishing - Bird Watching

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The crystal clear water provides divers and snorkelers ample opportunity to experience marine life. In the shallow, sheltered waters you’ll find all sorts of tropical fish curious to make your acquaintance. Divers can explore the coral reefs and ocean walls which are home to fabulous sponge formations and larger ocean fish. The visibility is at least 60 feet, making the stingrays, rainbow fish, eels and other open water fish easily viewable. If you prefer to catch the fish, rather than play amongst them, Port Antonio also has its share of desirable game fish. Day trip charters are available so you can have your picture taken with a barracuda, sailfish or marlin. The Jamaican International Blue Marlin Tournament is hosted by Port Antonio each fall, and fishermen from all over the world attend. When you book your bed and breakfast getaway, check with your innkeeper to find out the annual date of this tournament, it’s a great experience for the whole family or a single traveler on the search of the ultimate marlin.

Bird watchers can also enjoy the many species of beautiful, colorful birds to be found given the variable topography in and around Port Antonio. In spring and fall many hundreds of migratory birds will visit this area. You can see at least four species of brightly colored hummingbirds, particularly the Streamertail Hummingbird, Port Antonio’s wonderful national bird. The shoreline and mangroves are the natural home to a large wading and water bird population.

For those looking for a really romantic place to spend some time, the Blue Lagoon known as the “Blue Hole” by the local people of San Antonio is a gorgeous cove surrounded by lush vegetation and fed by many underground mineral springs. Local folklore will speak of exotic sea monsters living in these deep waters but Jacques Cousteau descended to 200 feet finding neither monsters nor could he reach the bottom. The wonderful allure of this romantic setting has inspired many visiting couples to exchange their wedding vows here A day at the Blue Hole followed by a romantic evening at your bed and breakfast is the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.

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