Treasure Beach, comprising a string of sleepy fishing villages, offers a relaxing, no-frills, offbeat experience in a place where tourism hasn't flourished. The community remains friendly and rooted to a life attached to the sea. Treasure Beach includes four coves: Billy's Bay, Frenchman's Bay, Calabash Bay and Great Pedro Bay. The Santa Cruz Mountains that rise up from the sea to the east protect the region from rain clouds and provide a majestic backdrop and cool escape when the heat of this arid region becomes overwhelming. Treasure Beach has one of the driest climates in Jamaica, and cacti and acacia trees abound. For the moment, there are no large resorts in the area, and amenities and nightlife are limited. Top activities are swimming, fishing or hanging out on the beach and watching the world go by. With a little luck, you might see marine turtles crawling ashore to lay their eggs—what more could you want? 70 mi/115 km west of Kingston.
