Runaway Bay Beach, Sandy beach in northern Jamaica.
The northern shore features a lengthy stretch of white sand beach bordered by palm trees and resort buildings along the Caribbean Sea.
The beach takes its name from the 17th century when fleeing slaves used this coastal area to escape Spanish colonizers by boarding ships.
Local fishermen bring their morning catch to shore, where vendors prepare fresh seafood according to traditional Jamaican recipes.
The beach offers equipment rentals for snorkeling and diving activities, with guided tours available to explore nearby coral reefs and marine life.
Beach visitors can observe sea turtles nesting in the sand during specific months, as this location serves as a protected nesting ground.
Address: Runaway Bay Beach, Jamaica
GPS coordinates: 18.46449,-77.32284
Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:33
Jamaica offers a variety of natural sites: waterfalls like Dunn's River Falls, Caribbean beaches such as Seven Mile Beach, museums including the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, and colonial homes like Rose Hall. The Blue Mountains, limestone caves, and navigable rivers are part of the island's natural heritage. Botanical gardens, mineral springs, and bird sanctuaries complete these attractions.
Dunn's River Falls
20.2 km
White Witch of Rose Hall
46.8 km
James Bond Beach
40.1 km
Firefly Estate
45.6 km
Bob Marley birthplace in Nine Mile
19.1 km
Green Grotto Caves
5.4 km
Reggae Beach
29.8 km
Mystic Mountain
21.4 km
Bob Marley Mausoleum
19.2 km
Oracabessa Bay Fish Sanctuary
40.3 km
Trelawny Stadium
32.6 km
Fort Haldane
45.6 km
Ocean View Beach
375 m
Rose Hall Great House (1770)
52.7 km
Konoko Falls & Park
24.1 km
Glistening Waters
32.3 km
Galina Lighthouse
45.8 km
Ocho Rios Bay Beach
23.6 km
The Turtle River Falls & Gardens
23.4 km
Columbus Park
9.7 km
Irie Blue Hole
30.5 km
Burwood Beach
29.5 km
Good Hope
37.8 km
Priory Beach
11.2 km
White River Bay
26.9 km
Ocho Rios Bay
23.1 km
Harmony Beach
21 km
Galina Lookout Point
46.4 kmReviews
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