Treasure Beach
Treasure Beach is the name given to a stretch of four Jamaican coves and their associated settlements: Billy's Bay, Frenchman's Bay, Calabash Bay and Great (Pedro) Bay. The region is isolated from the main tourist areas and the minor roads connecting with the main highway at Black River or Santa Cruz tend to suffer damage in heavy rain, but are usually passable with care. The roads have being rehabilitated and are now better than previous years.There are a few small hotels and guest houses serving tourists seeking a very quiet seaside location. History The beach resort takes its name from "The Treasure Beach Hotel" opened by a Canadian man in the 1930s. It went on to become the name given to four bays in the surrounding area. Fort Charles Bay Fort Charles Bay is the first beach you get to from Black River. The beach is 18 km (11 miles) long and a great swimming beach. Billy's Bay Billy's Bay is 3 km (2 miles) east of Fort Charles Bay and is the second fishing beach and settlement reached when approaching Treasure Beach from Black River. Frenchman's Bay Frenchman's Bay is the second beach and settlement reached when approaching Treasure