Summary

Ocho Rios is situated along the northeast coast of the vibrant and friendly Island in the Caribbean, Jamaica. A lively and tourist orientated town, Ocho Rios is blessed with outstanding beaches, crystal clear waters and a host of watersports and diving opportunities. For all those thinking about taking their holidays to Ocho Rios, it's worth bearing in mind that this stunning town is considered the best place to visit in order to discover the whole of Jamaica and its beautiful beaches. Stretching from Mammee Bay to Oracabessa, the beach here is a long stretch of crisp white sands that is lapped by the warm Caribbean Sea. The majority of holidaymakers spend their time either resting under the sun, or taking a leisurely stroll along the sands to neighbouring resorts. As the sun sets, visitors head back to their hotels where the majority of nightlife takes place.

Things to do

For all you Bob Marley fans out there, Ocho Rios holidays will be right up your street. Reggae music fans from the world venture to Jamaica to the famed singer's grave site at the village of Nine Mile, situated approximately 40 miles south of Ocho Rios. Bob Marley lived in the Nine Mile hamlet between the age of six and 13. The two bedroom shack in which he lived in is now open to the public and is filled with special memorabilia. The site also has a lovely restaurant and small shop. Reggae concerts are held here at Nine Mile each year on the 6th of February, Bob Marley's birthday. If you want to experience the magnificent atmosphere in Ocho Rios at this time then we recommend you get booked up now. Search Book Cheap Holidays where you will find a whole range of cheap holidays to Ocho Rios throughout the year.

Flights and accommodation

Flights to Ocho Rios fly into Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Most flights are charter flights and fly direct into Jamaica from all major airports up and down the UK. Flight time from the UK is approximately 10 hours and transfer time once you arrive is around 1 to 2 hours. Hotels in Ocho Rios tend to be larger complexes with a host of entertainment facilities on site. Holidays in Ocho Rios are fabulous for families and couples therefore there are family friendly hotels and adult only properties, all of which can be found here at Book Cheap Holidays.