Treasure Beach
Jamaica's most authentic and off-the-beaten-track destination — a community of fishing villages with a wonderfully genuine Caribbean atmosphere
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Things To Do in Treasure Beach
The most authentic beaches, bars and experiences in Jamaica's best-kept secret.
Frenchman's Bay & Beaches
Treasure Beach is a community of small fishing villages on Jamaica's south coast, with a series of beautiful, uncrowded beaches. Frenchman's Bay is the main beach — a beautiful stretch of golden sand with a wonderfully authentic, unhurried atmosphere. The beaches at Treasure Beach are far less crowded than those on the north coast and have a genuinely local feel.
Jake's Hotel
Jake's Hotel is the most famous boutique hotel in Treasure Beach — a colourful, creative property with an excellent restaurant, a beautiful pool and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is the social hub of Treasure Beach and hosts the annual Jake's Off-Road Triathlon and the Calabash International Literary Festival. It is one of the most distinctive hotels in Jamaica.
Pelican Bar
The Pelican Bar is one of the most extraordinary bars in the Caribbean — a wooden shack built on a sandbar in the middle of the sea, about a mile offshore from Treasure Beach. Accessible only by boat, the bar serves cold Red Stripe beer and fresh fish in one of the most memorable settings imaginable. A visit to the Pelican Bar is an essential Treasure Beach experience.
Black River Safari
The Black River, Jamaica's longest river, flows into the sea near Treasure Beach. Boat tours up the river through the mangroves are one of the most popular activities in the area — the river is home to American crocodiles, a wide variety of birds and beautiful tropical vegetation. The tours are excellent for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
Authentic Jamaica
Treasure Beach is the most authentic and off-the-beaten-track destination in Jamaica — a place where visitors can experience genuine Jamaican life, away from the all-inclusive resorts and tourist crowds. The local community is extremely welcoming, and the area has a strong tradition of community tourism. The food, the people and the atmosphere are all genuinely Jamaican.
Treasure Beach Travel Guide
Treasure Beach is Jamaica's most authentic and off-the-beaten-track destination — a community of small fishing villages on the island's south coast, with a series of beautiful, uncrowded beaches and a wonderfully genuine Caribbean atmosphere.
Frenchman's Bay is the main beach at Treasure Beach — a beautiful stretch of golden sand with a wonderfully authentic, unhurried atmosphere. The beaches at Treasure Beach are far less crowded than those on the north coast and have a genuinely local feel.
Jake's Hotel is the most famous boutique hotel in Treasure Beach — a colourful, creative property with an excellent restaurant, a beautiful pool and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is the social hub of Treasure Beach.
The Pelican Bar is one of the most extraordinary bars in the Caribbean — a wooden shack built on a sandbar in the middle of the sea, about a mile offshore. Accessible only by boat, the bar serves cold Red Stripe beer and fresh fish in one of the most memorable settings imaginable.
The Black River, Jamaica's longest river, flows into the sea near Treasure Beach. Boat tours up the river through the mangroves are one of the most popular activities in the area — the river is home to American crocodiles and a wide variety of birds.
Treasure Beach is about 2 hours from Montego Bay airport by road.
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