The most beautiful natural sites to discover Montego Bay

A postcard beach, protected by the National Marine Park, whose history dates back to 1906 when Dr. Alexander McCatty donated his seaside property to the city of Montego Bay. The cave that owes its name to him was destroyed by a cyclone in 1932. It is so enclosed between the hotels that you can't see it before entering! In addition to the white sand, the turquoise sea lined with palm trees, there are bars and restaurants, toilets, deckchairs, umbrellas, etc.

This is Montego Bay's new free public beach, which opened in late 2021. A success that we recommend to you. First of all, the beach is beautiful, with its white sand, its deckchairs and its very calm azure water (supervised swimming). As it is free, students come to relax on the lawn under the palm trees in the shade. There are games for children, jerk chicken, fried chicken and burger stands, drinks, and brand new, well-maintained sanitary facilities. The entrance is secure, the family atmosphere friendly and calm.

Typical example of a tiny beach that was left abandoned, but is currently under renovation and therefore closed. One Man Beach unfolds a perfect curve between two long stone piers. On the left, a few trees like beautiful umbrellas. Everywhere, clear water licks a strip of sand often deserted.

Located at the end of Dead End, it is one of the few free beaches in MoBay, but it is not really exceptional. Very busy before the creation of Harmony Beach, it is tiny, next to the airport and therefore noisy because of the heavy air traffic. The water and the beach are very dirty... It was not recommended, except for the Friday night atmosphere where street vendors, tourists and locals come to spend a convivial moment.

It is the largest marine reserve in the Caribbean and the first national park established in Jamaica. Established in 1992, the marine reserve extends from Sangster Airport to the islet of Sea Winds, approximately 15 km2 which includes the sandy spit developed as a beach along the Hip Strip. It is established as a non-profit trust and NGO. Its purpose is to protect the environment and marine resources of Montego Bay, which is composed of three marine environments: mangroves, seaweeds and coral reefs. Each of these environments is home to numerous animal and plant species, whose survival maintains a fragile ecological balance. A guide of the rules to be respected by all, visitors as well as industrialists or fishermen, and of the severe sanctions corresponding to the infringements, has been published. It is available at the diving centers. The trust organizes cleaning operations on the coast (for example, 21,000 plastic bottles have been recycled since its creation!), as well as programs to raise awareness about nature protection among students and schoolchildren in Montego Bay. Among the warnings for tourists, let's remember a few. Do not touch the corals under any circumstances, the smallest contact can cause irreversible damage. Leave plants,shells and fish in the water, even if they are dead. Boycott black coral or turtle shell handicrafts (sea turtles are protected in Jamaica).

The Mayfield falls tours office in Montego Bay makes it easy to arrange this excursion to these little known and truly well preserved waterfalls. Two beautiful waterfalls and 21 natural pools make up this exceptional eco-park, which has 52 types of ferns and an abundance of tropical rainforest flora, rich in butterfly, bird and island endemic species. You can swim in the refreshing water, and it is necessary to bring water shoes (which can be rented on site if needed). The tour lasts 1h30.

A beautiful beach at the exit of Montego Bay in the direction of Negril, hemmed in by coves and surrounded by a vast and beautiful lush garden. If you want to escape the crowds of Mobay's beaches, you've come to the right place. Thomas, the owner who speaks a little French, organizes beach parties and beautiful evenings of concerts and parties, but also weddings, birthdays and other private parties, by the light of the sunset. He also organizes open-air cinema sessions for an American-style drive-in, right in his car, at night.