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| South Coast: Treasure Beach Attractions The Treasure Beach area offers six miles of sandy beaches, private coves, and rocky shorelines. If the Arawak Indians had a place in mind to enjoy the hammocks they invented, this would be it. Take in unusual sights not easily seen in other parts of the island such as sitting on the verandah year-round watching bottlenose dolphins frolicking offshore. Swimming and snorkeling are favorite activities in the early morning or late afternoon in calm waters along the South Coast’s shoreline. From Calabash Bay to Frenchman’s Beach, the coral reef is less than 100 yards from the shore. At Great Bay, waters are usually calm and ideal for snorkeling. Some hotels offer snorkeling gear. Fishing is always productive and popular not far offshore at the Pedro Cays. Anglers take aim at landing feisty kingfish up to 35 pounds, trophy-size wahoo, dolphin (mahi-mahi), and jacks. It is rare not to catch a fish. The annual Treasure Beach Hook ’N Line Fishing Tournament (October) and Billy’s Bay Fishing Tournament (late-December) are perfect opportunities to test your skills. If you’re not into fishing, visitors have an opportunity to take boat rides about five miles offshore where turtles can be observed. Mountain biking excursions take visitors from Treasure Beach to Great Bay or Black River. Fitness buffs can join the annual Treasure Beach Off-Road Triathlon in early May or the High Mountain Coffee 10K and 5K races in January. For softer adventure, join the internationally acclaimed Calabash Literary Festival, a weekend of poetry reading held annually at Jake’s on Treasure Beach. An annual jazz festival, another Treasure Beach cultural offering, is staged at Sunset Resort and other area hotels.  |
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