The best beaches to visit in Jamaica are Runaway Bay, Negril, and the Rio Nuevo Battle Site.
Just ten miles west of Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay's stunning beaches see far fewer footprints than its neighbors. It's also removed from the cruise ship herds and pushy vendors. Perfect for those happy not to wander far from their resort, there are also a few nearby attractions. There is Bob Marley's childhood home and mausoleum in nearby Nine Mile. Jamaican history is on view at Seville Great House and at Columbus Park Museum.
At the 7 mile beach in Negril Pirates once haunted this seven-mile stretch of golden sand beach, now ruled by pleasure-seeking beach bums and sun-worshipers. You can have a lot of fun at this beach by walking up and down to see a lot of other hotels and shops on the beach.
Rio Nuevo St. Mary is the site of the final pitched battle between British and Spanish forces to determine possession of Jamaica. The Spanish defeat following five years of guerrilla warfare led by Spanish Governor Arnaldo de Isassi placed Jamaica definitively in English hands. Spain formally conceded Jamaica to England by the Treaty of Madrid in 1670. They have made a great beach out of this battle site.
Just ten miles west of Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay's stunning beaches see far fewer footprints than its neighbors. It's also removed from the cruise ship herds and pushy vendors. Perfect for those happy not to wander far from their resort, there are also a few nearby attractions. There is Bob Marley's childhood home and mausoleum in nearby Nine Mile. Jamaican history is on view at Seville Great House and at Columbus Park Museum.
At the 7 mile beach in Negril Pirates once haunted this seven-mile stretch of golden sand beach, now ruled by pleasure-seeking beach bums and sun-worshipers. You can have a lot of fun at this beach by walking up and down to see a lot of other hotels and shops on the beach.
Rio Nuevo St. Mary is the site of the final pitched battle between British and Spanish forces to determine possession of Jamaica. The Spanish defeat following five years of guerrilla warfare led by Spanish Governor Arnaldo de Isassi placed Jamaica definitively in English hands. Spain formally conceded Jamaica to England by the Treaty of Madrid in 1670. They have made a great beach out of this battle site.