Hidden gems in Kingston
Jamaica's capital and historic harbour city: Port Royal, its pirate past and waterfront food spots are the draw here, with Lime Cay just offshore by boat. We have mapped 5 places in Kingston, Jamaica: 1 river or spring, 1 beach, 2 food spots, 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.
Rivers & springs
- Rockfort Mineral Bath Easy access
A historic mineral spring pool at the foot of Long Mountain near Harbour View in East Kingston, next to the cement plant on the Norman…
Beaches
- Lime Cay Off the beaten path
A small, uninhabited sandy islet in the Port Royal Cays, roughly 50 by 100 metres, with a white sand edge and a wooded middle. Weekdays are…
Food
- Y-Knot Bar & Grill Easy access
A laid-back waterfront seafood restaurant and bar on a wooden pier on the Norman Manley Highway, just before you drive into Port Royal and… - Coronation Market Easy access
Jamaica's largest open-air market, in downtown Kingston. Fresh produce, herbs, spices, patties, and fried dumplings from street carts. Best…
Culture & views
- Fort Charles & Giddy House Easy access
Two Port Royal landmarks side by side at the end of the Palisadoes. Fort Charles is a 17th-century British fort, and the 1888 Giddy House,…