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Things to see in Spanish Town (Jamaica): 14 places and when to go
Spanish Town is a city in Jamaica with around 433,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Beaches (3), Temples (1). The best known are Hellshire Beach, Mahdi Mosque, Jamaica and Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Jamaica · 17.9833, -76.95
- Population
- About 433,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Beaches (3) · Temples (1) · Architecture (1) · Diving (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- KIN Kingston, 18 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Montpelier, at 737 m.
What to see in Spanish Town
The places in and around Spanish Town, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Hellshire BeachBeach in St Catherine, Jamaica11 km
- Mahdi Mosque, JamaicaMosque in Old Harbour, Saint Catherine, Jamaica14 km
- Lazaretto Cairn LighthouseLighthouse in Jamaica9.6 km
- Bush ReefReef in Jamaica13 km
- Colemans BayBay in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica16 km
- Coquar BayBay in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica16 km
- Galleon HarbourBay in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica15 km
- Green BayBay in Jamaica9.7 km
- Half Moon BayBay in Jamaica11 km
- Hellshire BayBay in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica11 km
- Louzy BayBay in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica12 km
- Manatee BayBay in Jamaica15 km
- MontpelierMountain in Jamaica12 km
- Sugarman BeachBeach11 km
When to go to Spanish Town
The best time to visit Spanish Town is December to April; also possible: May and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:02
- FebBest time11:25
- MarBest time11:53
- AprBest time12:25
- MayPossible12:51
- JunBetter not13:04
- JulBetter not12:59
- AugBetter not12:37
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctBetter not11:35
- NovPossible11:08
- DecBest time10:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 56. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Jamaica in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Spanish Town
The nearest main airport is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN, Kingston), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around Jamaica (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Half Way Tree8 places17 km
- Kingston, Jamaica14 places19 km
- May Pen12 places30 km
- Port Maria7 places44 km
- Saint Ann's Bay9 places57 km
- Mandeville, Jamaica6 places58 km
And all of Jamaica, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Spanish Town?
The best known: Hellshire Beach, Mahdi Mosque, Jamaica, Lazaretto Cairn Lighthouse, Bush Reef, Colemans Bay. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Spanish Town?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 13 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 56.
How do you get to Spanish Town?
The nearest main airport is Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 18 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Spanish Town as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- JamaicaBefore travelling to Jamaica: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: Spanish citizens enter for up to 90 days.
- Nature121 places for nature in Jamaica, from Blue Mountain Peak to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to April. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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