Portmore

Portmore is a large urban settlement on Jamaica's southeastern coast in Saint Catherine, and it serves as a dormitory community for the neighboring cities of Kingston and Spanish Town. The plains to the north and the limestone hills of Hellshire to the south divide this town. Portmore is built on a generally flat plain that faces Kingston Harbour and has an intricate canal system that prevents flooding. The majority of the land is reclaimed swamp.

Portmore, a picturesque fishing village with two ports on Jamaica's northeastern coast, was once known as the 'Banana Capital of the World.' Today, it's a much more relaxed vacation destination, which adds to its allure. The village itself is an intriguing blend of vibrant markets, Georgian and Victorian architecture, and relaxed cafes ideal for people-watching. You should go bamboo rafting down the Rio Grande, swing into the aquamarine lagoons at Frenchman's Cove, surf at Boston Beach, a freshwater spring featured in the film of the same name. There is also history in this sleepy village. The English built it in the 1700s, and it became famous in 1946 when actor Errol Flynn was washed ashore by a hurricane, which is still a major talking point today.

Location: Saint Catherine, Jamaica

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