Middlesex County district, Jamaica

Places to visit near Nain

Nain is a town in Middlesex County district, Jamaica, home to about 2,394 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 188 caves, 19 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls and 1 churches. The must-see places are Bethabara Moravian Church (13 km), Lover's Leap (15 km) and Smokey Hole Cave (16 km).

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Nain at a glance

Location
Middlesex County district, Jamaica
Population
about 2,394
Coordinates
17.9653° N, 77.6053° W
Places within 50 km
212 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Nain

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Caves near Nain

198 caves within 100 km of Nain. The closest is Mole Hill Cave (6 km); the best-known is Smokey Hole Cave (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Nain

26 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nain. The closest is Little Pedro Point (14 km); the best-known is Lover's Leap (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Nain

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Nain. The closest is Breadnut Valley Falls (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Nain

3 churches within 100 km of Nain. The closest is Bethabara Moravian Church (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nain

2 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nain. The closest is Juan de Bolas (63 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Juan de Bolas · viewpoint · Middlesex County · ~63 km · Must-see
  • Mount Charles · viewpoint · Cornwall County · ~64 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Nain

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nain
  2. 13 km Bethabara Moravian Church · church, Middlesex County
  3. 9 km Smokey Hole Cave · cave, Middlesex County
  4. 9 km Long Bay · beach
  5. 28 km Lover's Leap · beach, Cornwall County
  6. 11 km Boat: Welcome to Treasure Beach · beach, Cornwall County
  7. 21 km Back to Nain

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    Within 15 km of Nain

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nain by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves188198Mole Hill Cave (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1926Little Pedro Point (14 km)
    Waterfalls47Breadnut Valley Falls (32 km)
    Churches13Bethabara Moravian Church (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints02Juan de Bolas (63 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mahdi Mosque (70 km)
    Museums01Rose Hall Great House (1770) (82 km)
    Forts & heritage01Rose Hall Lighthouse (82 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Seville Heritage Park (83 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Sandals Cay (86 km)

    Nain: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nain?

    Bethabara Moravian Church (church, about 13 km), Lover's Leap (beach, about 15 km), Smokey Hole Cave (cave, about 16 km), Boat: Welcome to Treasure Beach (beach, about 21 km), Long Bay (beach, about 25 km), Mole Hill Cave (hill, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nain?

    212 places on Spotwander: 188 caves, 19 beaches & coast, 4 waterfalls, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest cave to Nain?

    Mole Hill Cave, about 6 km by road; Watson Hill Cave (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Nain?

    Little Pedro Point, about 14 km by road; Lover's Leap (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Nain?

    Breadnut Valley Falls, about 32 km by road; Dunco River Falls (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nain?

    Start in Nain, visit Bethabara Moravian Church, then Smokey Hole Cave, then Long Bay, then Lover's Leap, then Boat: Welcome to Treasure Beach, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nain?

    October to March for beaches & coast; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Nain

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nain’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nain on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.