Places to visit near

Annotto Bay

Annotto Bay is a town in Middlesex County district, Jamaica of about 5,504 people. Within 50 km by road there are 239 places to visit: 121 caves, 35 beaches & coast and 30 waterfalls. The must-see places are Hardwar Gap, Fort Haldane and Galina Lighthouse.

18.2717° N, 76.7652° WPop. 5,504

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km239
Must-see37
Notable228
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Annotto Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:51 pm

104 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Annotto Bay
  2. Jacks Baybeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Galina Lighthousebeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Fort Haldanefort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Hermitage Reservoirreservoir · 45 min
  6. Hardwar Gapviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Annotto Bay
Today’s loopAnnotto BayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Annotto Bay?

Hardwar Gap (viewpoint, about 18 km), Free Point (beach, about 2 km), Annotto Bay (beach, about 3 km), Fort Haldane (fort, about 24 km), Jacks Bay (beach, about 5 km), Galina Lighthouse (beach, about 26 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Annotto Bay?

239 places on Spotwander: 121 caves, 35 beaches & coast, 30 waterfalls, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest cave to Annotto Bay?

Burley Cave, about 9 km by road; Peyton's Cove (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Annotto Bay?

Free Point, about 2 km by road; Annotto Bay (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Annotto Bay?

Start in Annotto Bay, visit Jacks Bay, then Galina Lighthouse, then Fort Haldane, then Hermitage Reservoir, then Hardwar Gap, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.