Hellshire Beach
Hellshire Beach – A small unspoiled and unspoiled paradise … just thirty minutes from Jamaica’s capital Kingston is a dream come true for those looking for fun, crystal clear waters and lots of ‘fish’.
If you are looking for an authentic Jamaican experience and immerse yourself in the local culture, Hellshire is the place to be.
The two faces of Hellshire
Make sure to arrive in Hellshire before mid-morning if you are looking for peace and quiet. At this time you have the opportunity to connect with the sea and the land … Maybe you want to swim, stretch on the beach or just read a book.
At noon, Hellshire is abuzz with activity with lots of laughter, excitement, fun and adventure. Right now, the heart of Jamaican culture is everywhere … For thrill seekers, there are fishermen with their little fishing boats who will take you on a cruise and bargain for the last penny …
Do you want to surf the beach or buy handicraft items? There is a gallery of small mobile shops with a lot to choose from … There are even mobile massage beds for you to have a relaxing massage … This is the real Jamaica … Get the live experience …
The Fish & Bammy experience
No trip to Hellshire is complete without Bammy and Fish … For locals and visitors, a meal of Bammy and Fish is not just food, but a complete cultural experience.
In small huts scattered along the water’s edge, fishermen bring their daily catch for the “hungry crowd.” This fresh fish is mixed with secret spices and fried over a fire with huge logs.
The combination of fresh fish cooked over a wood fire with the sea as a backdrop and the cool breeze is a unique experience.
Theater
If you want to see Jamaican culture up close, don’t miss the opportunity to visit the theater on a trip to Jamaica.
Jamaica has a rich history in theater. Right after the abolition of slavery, various touring companies and fans came to Jamaica to perform. The plantation owners and the wealthy were a ready market.
One of the most popular forms of theater is pantomime (an English play mixed with Jamaican traditions). The characters in the play are drawn from everyday life experiences and provide practical advice through fun stories.
Root games are also very popular. They are usually full of humor and represent the culture of the island.
Port Royal – Discover how it was once known as the ‘most wicked city in the world
A visit to Port Royal is an opportunity to go back in time and learn the history of Jamaica’s first city, once known as the “most wicked place in the world.” With narrow streets, Spanish architecture, and buildings dating back to the 16th century, you have the chance to see Jamaica for what it was, a haven for pirates and buccaneers who preyed on and looted treasure fleets loaded on their way from the main Spanish.
The destruction of Port Royal
Your expert guide will continue this fascinating history of Port Royal by telling you how this vibrant city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1692, burying gold and other precious treasures in the sea.
Continue your tour exploring the ruins of this historic city. See St. Peter’s Anglican Church built in 1725 and explore Fort Charles, one of six forts that guarded the city built in 1655.
Meet Sir Henry Morgan, the most notorious and famous buccaneer who later became Jamaica’s first Lieutenant Governor.
Port Royal today
Today this quiet town is known for ‘Fish & Bammy’ (Bammy is bread made with cassava). Eating Fish & Bammy, whether fried or steamed, is a ‘must do’ for any visitor to Port Royal.
Many travelers come to the island and do not visit Kingston and miss the place that is the heart of Jamaica and the cultural and entertainment center of the Caribbean.
