Would somebody who lives in Treasure Beach or somebody who knows the area well care to take a couple of minutes to describe what the area is like?
I understand there is a few bays but how would you describe each one?and what is the beach area like at each one or is the beach mainly used for the boats etc?and how many miles long is each of these bays?
It is easy to describe negril beach area as it is miles of beach with a long row of hotels all down the length of it!
It is harder to imagine treasure beach.

Get google earth and 'fly' over TB!

I think the first page of this website explains treasure beach perfectly.

What We Are:

* a string of sleepy fishing villages located off the beaten track on Jamaica's desert south coast

* a community-based tourism destination involved and active in sustainable local development

* laid back, friendly, and proud to be Jamaican


What We Are Not:

* a resort town with jet skis, para-sailing, and glitzy nightlife

* competing in the rat race

* the typical tourist trap

What We Offer:

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six miles of sandy beaches, private coves, and rocky shorelines

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four public beaches well suited for swimming, snorkeling, and body-surfing

* an opportunity to learn about the island's vibrant culture and rich history from the people who live here

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day trips for sightseeing, exploring, and more

I have been twice to Treasure Beach. We will be returning again in Dec. The beaches are not all connected. They are seperated by land and old coral. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but Great Bay beach is the largest. It is used by fisherman and many days we have been the only beach goers. There are always people around to talk to. In great bay there is also the bluff which you can hike. It is so pretty at the point looking out over the ocean. Be careful swimming. There are some serious undertoe in these bays. I got sucked under and spun around once. Scared me so much I dont go out past my knees anymore. The area is very safe and walking around is not a problem. It is such a close community that everyone knows everyone. It seems someone is always looking out for you or they know who you are because your staying with so and so. You can take shortcuts through the goat feilds to get to the next bays. It is very peaceful and serene. You can walk the ocean's edge on old coral cliffs BE CAREFUL and wear good walking shoes. You might see someone fishing or other people walking and everyone says hi! I have never been anywhere else where everyone is so friendly and welcoming. If you are thinking of visiting DO IT! You will not regret it!

Click on the 'Where to Stay' section above and take a look at the map. The yellow along the shore indicates sand beach. Between the beaches is generally rocky. You can click on each bay for a close-up. The map shows how the road winds along the shoreline from one bay to the next and is fairly accurate for scale. The road is narrower and less traveled than the one in negril. There are boats tied at the east end of each bay but plenty room left for swimming. I hope this helps.

I would definitely take a closer look at this site -- the descriptions and the pictures will really give you a good idea of what TB is like. I've been five times and hope to one day make TB my home. Sadly, family obligations are keeping me from visiting this year, but I'm already making plans for next year. I have done a lot of traveling, and I've never found any place with the warmth and ease of Treasure Beach.