PortAntonioTravel.com
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Port Antonio Jamaica
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Description
The American poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox described Port Antonio as “the most exquisite port on earth”. Errol Flynn was captivated and commented that Port Antonio was more beautiful than any woman he had seen. Truly “The Other Side of Jamaica” with an authenticity that resonates in its very soul; the azure sea and the verdant hills today still mesmerise many a visitor. Port Antonio is the greenest part of Jamaica. The natural wonders, beautiful beaches, and wide variety of land excursions makes Port Antonio the perfect travel destination for couples or families – for those seeking adventure, romance or an opportunity to chill out in a place that is as close to paradise as you’ll get.
In order to ensure that Port Antonio remains a paradise, the community has rallied together to protect the environment and preserve the culture and social fabric for generations to come through a commitment to sustainable tourism.
Port Antonio is the capital of the parish of Portland and was originally settled by the Spaniards. The town gets its name from an early Spanish governor who named the twin harbours Puerto de Anton and Puerto de Francisco after his sons. Today the harbours are simply East Harbour and West Harbour. Portland was one of the last of Jamaica’s parishes to be settled by the British. Although the town, with its twin harbours was ideal for trade and defence, reports of the difficult terrain and the constant threat of Maroon warfare deterred settlers. The parish was officially formed in 1723 after the Crown offered major incentives such as land grants and tax exemptions. The Maroons of Jamaica were notorious because of their long struggle with the British colonial authorities who had to pass more than 40 laws in a desperate attempt to control them. Peace was made with the Maroons in 1739. Sugar dominated Portland’s economy as in the rest of the island with large estates scattered across the parish. The fertile soil was ideally suited to bananas, the crop that replaced sugar after the collapse of that industry in the 19th century. It was bananas and an enterprising American who first put Port Antonio on the map.
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