Montego Bay is one of the four most populous cities in Jamaica, located in the northeast of the country. It is the capital of St. James County. This modern resort with excellent infrastructure is visited by all travelers who purchase tours to Jamaica.
The city is well-deservedly popular among hundreds of thousands of tourists who dream of a good holiday under the bright Jamaican sun.
Climate
This part of the island has a tropical climate. The average annual air temperature is about +29 ° C, due to which the water off the coast of Montego Bay is very comfortable throughout the year. But from May to September, there are heavy rains here, and, naturally, the number of tourists decreases sharply, but at the same time, interest in this place still remains. Peak season is December-February.
Beaches
Montego Bay in Jamaica is a calm and quiet place. Its hallmark is the picturesque sandy beaches of W alter Fletcher and Doctors Cave, both of which can be reached on foot from the city center.
Beach"Doctors Cave" belongs to a private club and is known far beyond the borders of the country. It is distinguished by bright turquoise water, a strip of snow-white sand, up to two hundred meters wide, modern equipment for changing rooms and showers, numerous bars and restaurants located along the coast, where vacationers are treated to national cuisine.
The beach has excellent conditions for diving, water sports, mineral water pools.
Families with children love to relax on the W alter Fletcher beach, covered with white sand. The water here is calm, and the entrance to it is smooth. The Marine Park is located here, where you can find entertainment for every taste: ride on unusual boats with a transparent glass bottom, jet skis, play tennis or beach volleyball, jump on trampolines. And, of course, just sunbathe in a sun lounger under the gentle sun.
Sightseeing: Old Town
Buying tours to Jamaica, most tourists do not want their stay in the country to be reduced solely to a beach holiday. That is why they go to this city. Montego Bay is the second largest city in the country and a popular holiday destination for we althy and famous people from around the world. Here are the buildings of the colonial past - cathedrals and churches, mansions and museums, old prisons.
Almost in the very center of Montego Bay, there are ancient mansions perfectly preserved to this day andold windmills. One of the city's most famous houses is Rose Hall, built in the late 18th century by a British slave owner.
No less interesting is the Greenwood mansion, which once belonged to a large landowner. Here visitors can get acquainted with a unique collection of rare books, see exquisite antique furniture, musical instruments and Chinese porcelain. Some of the most famous buildings in the Old Town are St. James Church (1778), Blue Hall Museum, Cage Prison (1806).
Today, in the center of Montego Bay, only a few unique buildings of the past have been preserved, the rest of the parts are absorbed by the tourist infrastructure and civilization.
Donald Sangster Airport
It is located three kilometers east of the city, on the northwest coast of the island, in the center of the country's main tourism areas. Many resort and hotel complexes have been built nearby. The airport is a short drive from the famous cruise ports at Ocho Rios and Montego Bay, providing a steady stream of tourists.
It was built in 1947 and originally bore the same name with the city. But later it was renamed in honor of the Prime Minister of Jamaica - Donald Sangster.
One two-level terminal operates on domestic flights. Two international terminals handle about four million passengers annually.
Standard services such as shops are provided at the airportduty-free, car parking, ATMs, as well as a cafe and restaurant.
Sam Sharp Square
The area below is the center of urban activity in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It is located in the area where the Cage ("Cage") is located - a former prison for runaway slaves, and later for all blacks who met the police on the streets of the city on Sunday, after three in the morning.
The ruins of the Court building, which was built in 1804, but suffered from a fire almost twenty years ago, have also been preserved here. The Heritage Trail is a popular hiking trail that includes a visit to the square and allows you to learn more about the vibrant and rich history of Jamaica and its people.
The square has changed several names in its history, but in October 1983 it acquired the current one. At this time, a sculptural composition was installed here with Samuel Sharp, who preaches to the townspeople, in honor of the 21st anniversary of the independence of Jamaica.
Sam Sharp is a national hero, a Baptist deacon who became the leader of an uprising that began in the winter of 1831 and quickly engulfed the entire parish. The freedom fighter paid too high a price for her - his own life. The British hung it in the square in 1832.
St. James Church
One of the main attractions of Montego Bay in Jamaica is this church. It was built in the late Georgian style and has become one of the most beautiful on the island. When vacationing in Montego Bay, Jamaica, do not miss the opportunitysee this magnificent structure.
The church delights tourists with its interesting Greek cross shape. This is the only Christian church in the world that has a similar shape. Unfortunately, the earthquake that occurred here in 1957 caused great damage to the structure. Restoration work to restore the architectural monument continues today.
The interior of this church is impressive: tall wooden doors, an exquisite chandelier and incredibly beautiful stained glass windows decorating the altar, give the interior of this building the charm of antiquity and add some awe to the atmosphere of the temple.
Rose Hall is another very popular tourist spot in Montego Beach. But it attracts travelers not only with its external design and internal splendor, but also with an ancient legend.
Once John Rose Palmer lived in this house. He inherited this mansion, built in 1770, from his uncle. After some time, John married the treacherous Englishwoman Annie, who, secretly from her husband, was engaged in black magic and witchcraft. She had the lives of three husbands, including John Rose.
The legend has not lost its relevance today: they say that the ghost of the hostess still lives in the house. Today you can get here as part of an excursion group, not only during the day, but also at night. The guide will tell you in detail the exciting details of the history of the ancient castle.
