Best of Saint Mary Parish

Saint Mary Essentials

Saint Mary combines rugged coastline with historical estates and natural inland wonders. The region features the Firefly estate, once the home of Sir Noël Coward, and the Georgian-style Greenwood Great House. Coastal highlights include the filming location of James Bond Beach and the secluded Reggae Beach. Inland, the Blue Hole and Irie River provide freshwater swimming in limestone basins, while Harmony Hall displays contemporary Jamaican art within a restored 19th-century manse.

Blue Hole

Natural limestone sinkhole and series of cascades featuring deep turquoise swimming pools and rope swings.

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James Bond Beach

James Bond Beach sits on a small peninsula at Oracabessa Bay, approximately 10 miles or 16 kilometres from the Jamaican north coast town of…

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Reggae Beach

Reggae Beach was a 250-acre property which was located in Jamaica, midway between Ocho Rios and Oracabessa.

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Firefly

The Firefly Estate, located 10 km east of Oracabessa, Jamaica, was the Caribbean home of Sir Noël Coward and is the site of his grave.

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coral reef

Coastal area characterized by sandy shoreline and offshore reef structures suitable for snorkeling.

Irie River

Secluded riverside retreat with clear blue water, natural swimming areas, and lush tropical vegetation.

Harmony Hall

Restored 19th-century Methodist manse that serves as a gallery for Jamaican paintings, sculpture, and traditional crafts.

Greenwood Great House

Georgian-style mansion built by once powerful plantation-owners now has its impressive collection of antiques open to the public.

Prospect Plantation

A plantation preserved in its historical state and transformed into a marvelous theme park. Ride a camel or take a plantation tour here!