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Oracabessa - Boscobel is a city in Jamaica.
background
The name too Oracabessa has a Spanish origin. He sits out oro = Gold and cabeza = Head together. This small port town was the winter resort of the former English secret service officer and later writer Ian Flemming, the author of the James Bond novels. The English author Sir Noel Coward also had a house there.
Since 1970 the place has had an artificial port from which bananas should be shipped all over the world. The banana boom declined during the construction period, so the port was never used for it. There are now plans for cruise tourism, but only plans.
Ian Fleming
The English writer Ian Fleming, who worked for the British secret service during World War II and was familiar with both Jamaica and the Bahamas, was looking for a new home, far from England. He had his friend Ivar Bryce search for a plot of land. On the north coast of Jamaica he was offered 5½ hectares near Oracabessa, which he bought for £ 2,000 and had a simple house built on it according to his own wishes, with no glass in the windows and no hot water. He named the property Goldeneye. (This was the code name for war operations in the Spanish area for the Naval Intelligence Division). At least three out of 13 James Bond novels have a Jamaican background: Dr. No, live and let die, the man with the golden gun. All 13 books were written on this island. He also enjoyed playing golf, smoking and drinking too much. The film boom began in the late 1960s with the James Bond films, some of which were also shot in Jamaica. Leading actor James Bond’s name was borrowed from ornithologist James Bond, who wrote the book "The Birds of West India".
His mother died in England in the summer of 1964. Fleming traveled to the funeral against his doctors' wishes. He died on August 12, 1964 in Sevenhampton, England, after a heart attack. His Jamaican property was bought by the Englishman Chris Blackwell (Island Records record label) and converted into a small but expensive hotel.
getting there
By plane
The small town of Boscobel is around 3 km west of Oracabessa. The regional airport for Ocho Rios is located there. It is 20 km to Ocho Rios.
In the street
Oracabessa is halfway between Ocho Rios and a little closer to Port Maria. The North Coast Highway runs in such a way that you can practically drive past this place on the outside and hardly see the sea.
Tourist Attractions
- Stingray City, James Bond Beach. Tel.: 726-1630. There is a souvenir shop, restaurant and bar there. You can stroke the sea and the rays for 45 minutes at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm in the part of the sea, which is separated by nets.Price: Entry 1.75 Jamaica dollars.
- Sun Valley Plantation Tour, Jack’s River, Crescent. Tel.: 995-3075, Fax: 974-4379. The plantation is 6 km south of Oracabessa, 5½ km on the road if you turn south on the coastal road just before Oracabessa. It is a coconut plantation on which bananas are also grown. Riding horses can be rented.Open: Round trips: except on public holidays every day at 9.30 a.m., at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Price: Admission: US $ 12, children US $ 6.
activities
Sports
Marina:
Horse riding:
- Sun Valley Plantation, Oracabessa. Tel.: 995-3075.
Diving:
beaches
- Fisherman’s Beach, in front of James Bond Beach. Bar and local food like fish and jerk chicken.
- James Bond Beach Club. Tel.: 975-3663-65, Fax: 975-3399. There you will find showers, toilets, changing rooms and a grill restaurant with bar. Music events take place at irregular intervals.Open: Tue - Sun 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Price: Admission: Adults US $ 5, Children US $ 3, Water Sports: US $ 10-40.
- Oracabessa Bay Beach. Beautiful, wide, long sandy beach with shady spots and turtles. Access is blocked, but possible via the disused Hotel Golden Seas.Price: No entry.
shop
kitchen
- Feeling restaurant, Wharf Road. Tel.: 726-1499.
Beaches Boscobel Resort, Tel. 975-7777:
- Arizona. Fast meals, non-smoking restaurant.
- Bayside. International, non-smoking restaurant.
- BBQ park. Quick meals.Open: 11.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m.
- Eleanor’s. West Indian, non-smoking restaurant, evening wear.
- The Venetian. Italian, non-smoking restaurant, evening wear.
nightlife
- Feelings Nightclub, Wharf Road. Tel.: 726-0345-46.
accommodation
- Beaches Boscobel Resort (ex Boscobel Beach), Boscobel. Tel.: 975-7777, 975-7913, 975-7666, Fax: 975-7622. 224 rooms and suites. All-Inclusive - Super Club Hotel, children under 14 free. 4 restaurants, 4 bars, piano bar, pool bar, 2 pools, children's pool, souvenir shop, car rental, billiards, fitness center, golf course, children's club, shopping area, PADI diving school, 4 floodlit tennis courts, table tennis, entertainment / disco, wellness center, beach , Glass bottom boat, kayaks, paddle boats, sailing, surfing, diving, water skiing.Characteristic: ★★★.Price: Prices: 3 nights 779-1079 US $, 7 nights 1509-2349 US $.
- Golden eye, Galina. Tel.: 726-2301, 726-4800, Fax: 975-3620. 3 villas, restaurant, bar, pool, 1 floodlit tennis court, beach. Location: The former estate of James Bond author Ian Flemming has been converted into a guest house.Characteristic: ★★★★.Price: Summer prices: Villa 750-2,800 US $, full board including taxes; in winter: Villa US $ 950-3,800, full board including taxes.
- Tamarind Great House, Crescent Estate. Tel.: 995-3252, Fax: 995-3252. 10 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool. Location: on a citrus plantation, 1½ km from Sun Valley. Plantation house from the 18th century with 5 hectares of citrus plantation.Price: Prices: Single / Double 65 US $.
- Nothing Nax, Crossroads, Nix Nax Plaza. Tel.: 975-3364. Recommended for backpacking tourists. This is a youth hostel-like house. On the top floor there is a larger room with a private bathroom and veranda. No hot water, no telephone, no TV. No internet address, no fax.Price: bed in shared room US $ 10, double room US $ 50.
- B&B Oracabessa. Mediation of unique accommodation with interesting personalities and artists.
health
Pharmacies
- Oracabessa Pharmacy, Edwards Plaza, Main Street. Tel.: 975-3241.
- Oracabessa Pharmacy & Hardware, Shop 6, Pharmacy Plaza, Main Street b. Tel.: 726-1522.
Practical advice
Banks
information
- Airports Authority of Jamaica, Boscobel Airport. Tel.: 975-3101.
police
- Police department. Tel.: 975-3233.
miscellaneous
Post office
- Boscobel Postal Agency, Main Road, Boscobel. Tel.: 975-7521.
- Post office, Main Street, next to Scotiabank, Oracabessa. Tel.: 726-1530.
Internet cafe
- Jee’s Business Center, Shop 3, Nix-Nax Plaza. Tel.: 726-0686.
