Port Antonio (Port Antonio) is a quiet town, inhabited by a wealthy part of the country's population. The resort is very calm, completely devoid of fuss; It is surrounded by virgin jungles, where exotic birds and butterflies live. Also the neighborhood of Port Antonio is famous for its beautiful waterfalls, many of which fall directly into the sea. Ocean waters off the coast are declared a marine reserve, and in the famous Blue Lagoon of Port Antonio they shoot the world-wide popular film of the same name.
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How to get to Port Antonio
The nearest airport to Port Antonio is in the capital - Kingston is the Norman Manley International Airport. From it, as well as from Montego Bay, where charters arrive from Russia, you can get to Port Antonio by an internal flight to the Ken Jones airfield (en route from 40 minutes to an hour). Flying airlines Intl. Air Link, TimAir (www.timair.com) and others.
In addition, the resort can be reached on a rented car. From Montego Bay, the route will take about 4, 5 hours, from Kingston - 2, 5 hours.
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ATMs and credit cards
The resort has three ATMs: two on Street Street - RBTT Bank and Scotia Bank, and ATM First Caribbean Bank at the intersection of West and Harbor.
Most hotels and restaurants in Port Antonio accept credit cards, including American Express, Visa and Master Card. With travel checks, there will also be no problems.
Transport Port Antonio
It is most pleasant to move around the resort on foot or by bike. If you want, you can, of course, take a taxi, public or hotel transport or rent a car.
It is better to use a taxi, which has a red license with mysterious letters "pp" - they are the most reliable and safe. However, the fare in any case should be discussed in advance, before landing.
Car Rental
The car rental in Port Antonio is not a cheap one. In addition, most rental companies do not offer "full insurance", which would cover any scratches, dents and in general any damage to the machine. If you do not plan a full tour of the island, but only one-time raids to nearby waterfalls and attractions, it will be cheaper and more convenient to hire a car with a driver-guide (in search of such a universal assistant, contact the reception of your hotel).
Restaurants
Perhaps the best place for a hearty lunch or dinner in Port Antonio is the beach. All sorts of restaurants and cafes with excellent sea views are more than enough. For example, at Boston Bay Beach at Jerk Center, at the Chill Out Cafe or Cool Runnings on Long Bay Beach. On Winifred Beach, too, there is, where to look - in the restaurant Cynthia and Painter. Local people are very respected (and not for nothing) the following institutions:
- Anna Bananas offers an authentic Jamaican breakfast (like, you do not know what it is?), As well as lunch and dinner. There are also two billiard tables here to pleasantly pass the parties
- CC Bakery Bakeries and Coronation Bakery offer the best bread on the coast. Try hard-dough bread or holey bulla (something like our own bagel), you can take it all to the beach.
- Sista P's Lioness (address: 10 Mathews avenue), located at the end of Mannings Street, one of the hidden "pearls" of Port Antonio. Here you can taste amazing vegetarian dishes served on banana leaves. Lunch should be ordered per day. Phone: 876-715-3529.
- Jamaican cuisine can be enjoyed in two cafes: Dicky's Best Kept Secret on Bryan's Bay Beach and Woody's Low Bridge in Drapers. Excellent prices, cozy atmosphere and delicious dishes.
- On the way to rafting and back many prefer to stop at the Miss Betty's cafe on the Rio Grande coast - the best place for a hearty lunch.
- Mille Fleurs - a new Caribbean cuisine, a very romantic place with candles, a beautiful terrace and breathtaking views of the coast. The restaurant is located at the Mocking Bird Hill hotel; serve vegetarian dishes; for large groups the table should be booked in advance: 876-993-7267, 876-993-7134.
- The Norma's restaurant, located in the marina of Port Antonio, offers an eclectic mix of modern and traditional Jamaican cuisine with a beautiful view of the marina. Tel .: 876-993-9510
Shopping & Shopping Port Antonio
At the resort there are many souvenir shops where you can buy authentic souvenirs made by hand. For example, handmade paper at The Lioness on 10, Matthews Avenue. Or pictures of the local artist Mr. Stewart, which can be purchased in studios on Turtle Crawl.
A large selection of sculptures and paintings is also presented in the gallery Carriacou. In addition, souvenir shops are in the big shopping center in the city (in the building of St. George's). The authorities also promise to quickly open a duty-free shop in the port.
The Musgrave market, built during the "banana boom", is one of the most colorful and distinctive on the entire coast. Here you can buy fresh vegetables, meat, fish, clothes and souvenirs made by skilled hands of Jamaicans. Musgrave works almost all week, but the main market day is Saturday, when the market is bubbling and flooding with a crowd of smiling and hospitable locals. On Sundays the market is closed.
Hotels in Port Antonio
The resort can be found and quality hotels, and cozy villas, and even family-run guesthouses. For example, you can stay in one of the most chic hotels in Jamaica - in Art-Gallery Jamaica Palace. Or in the family hotel Fern Hill Club, where there are only 30 rooms, which means that nothing will disturb the peace and seclusion of tourists.
Book popular Port Antonio hotels at the best prices
| Pelican Villa from 61 554 rubles Port Antonio San San, Port Antonio | ||
| Match Resort from 4,309 rubles Port Antonio Dolphin Bay | San San Tropez from 5 540 rubles Port Antonio Drapers P.A., Portland | The Garden House from 924 rub. Port Antonio 40 Sommerstown Road |
Those who prefer to stay in one of the luxurious villas of Port Antonio, obviously will not remain offended. Their chic, secluded atmosphere is ideal for honeymooners and family tourists. The Belmont Villa has three bedrooms and a breathtaking view of the Blue Mountains. Blue Lagoon - one of the best on the coast, offers to guests four bedrooms. But the Ocean Shell Villa & Spa has its own beach. The Goblin Hill villas, which are located on a picturesque hill, have one or two bedrooms and a "hostess" who cooks and cares for the guests.