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A magnet for foreign visitors during the 1950s and 1960s, the quiet town of
PORT ANTONIO
feels more like an isolated backwater these days. But that may change following the recent redevelopment of the harbour, which now boasts a waterside promenade and increased marina facilities; across the bay, the hotel and beaches at Navy Island (currently closed) are slated to receive some much-needed attention, too. At this point, however, there's not a lot to see, but "Portie" remains a friendly and beguiling place, with a bustling central market and a couple of lively clubs.
The Town
The obvious starting-point for a stroll around Port Antonio is its
central square
, with a landmark
clocktower
opposite the red-brick, two-storey Georgian
courthouse
, built in 1895 and fronted by an elegant fretworked...
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