Hidden gems in Hanover
Small, quiet and coastal: Lucea's fort, Green Island beaches and river parks, with a slower pace than Montego Bay next door. We have mapped 5 places in Hanover, Jamaica: 2 waterfalls, 2 beaches, 1 culture or viewpoint stop. Each one is tagged by how easy it is to reach, from easy access to hidden gems that need a guide.
Waterfalls
- Kappa Falls Bar & Grill Off the beaten path
A bar and grill by a waterfall in the hills of Hanover, roughly 6 to 7 km inland from Lucea. I could not find published details about it,… - Discovery Falls Off the beaten path
A secluded mountain setting with lagoons and a zipline near Silver Spring, about 15 minutes outside Negril.
Beaches
- Half Moon Beach Off the beaten path
A quiet horseshoe bay on the Abingdon Estate near Green Island, reached through a wooded path. There is a restaurant and bar, about 15 to… - Bull's Bay Beach Off the beaten path
A semi-secluded public beach about 5 km west of Lucea, with fine cream sand and a reef about 100 m offshore.
Culture & views
- Fort Charlotte Easy access
A mid-18th-century British fort on the point of Lucea Harbour, built in 1756 and named for Queen Charlotte. A circular gun base and the…