Island adventures in Port Antonio

• It has an atmosphere unlike any other town in Jamaica with some superb old public buildings. It is an excellent base from which to explore inland or along the coast. The rainfall in this part of the island is very high. Consequently, the vegetation is verdant and overgrown.
• Several roadside cafes serve hot spicy chicken, pork or fish dishes that are simply mouthwatering. 
  
• Nonsuch Cave, located a few miles to the southeast, is also worth visiting. Fossilized sea sponges, clamshells and a frozen waterfall on a mountainside can all be discovered here. There is also a plantation called the Seven Hills of Athenry.
• Somerset Falls and Folly, a turn-of-the-century mansion that exemplifies Roman and Greek architecture, is about half an hour’s walk around the bay. It is falling apart, but resembles a romantic tradition of great houses in an open field with lovely views and grazing cows.
• Only a seven-minute boat ride away, the 68-acre Navy Island once owned by Errol Flynn has pristine beaches, including one ‘au naturel’ section, and a moderately expensive restaurant. Snorkeling is available at the nudist beach, but there are strong currents and not many fish. Also a popular attraction, the Errol Flynn Gallery has a display of movie stills and screenings of his golden oldies.
• River rafting down the Rio Grande proves to be a relaxing day in the sun with beautiful landscapes all around. Each raft takes two passengers through magnificent scenery with an opportunity to stop along the way for lunch and some refreshing drinks.
• The Rio Grande valley is also well worth exploring, including a visit to the Maroons, descendants of escaped slaves at Moore Town. Ancient artifacts and remnants of a time passed can be found at the museum.
• To the west of the Rio Grande lie the northern slopes of the Blue Mountains. Hiking is an unforgettable experience with incomparable vistas of the island and uncharted trails.
• The majestic Blue Lagoon is just a few hours away from Port Antonio and boasts a 180-foot-deep ‘Blue Hole’ bordered by lush tropical vegetation. The water is an awe-inspiring shade of turquoise.