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7.5

Very good

Salem beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Salem beach?

The bar is located right on the Salem beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sharkies Seafood Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Salem beach?

There are 248 places to stay in the Salem beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Salem beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=876409&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Jewel Paradise Cove Adult Beach Resort & Spa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3937178&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tamarind Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9603016&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pearlie Place</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3089830&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Whistling Villa Runaway Bay</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5652599&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Reef Winds Villa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2184588&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Garden Apartment-5min Drive to Beaches, 1 hour Montego Bay, 25 mins Ocho Rios</a></li></ul>

Salem, Jamaica

#77 out of 105 in Salem

7.5

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Fully waves protected Good for diving Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Salem • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Sharkies Seafood Restaurant

8 - Very good 120m

Bar Lighthouse Bar & Grill

8.8 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Shells on the Beach

10 - Exceptional 190m

Bar Milestone Restaurant Sports Bar & Grill

8.2 - Very good 360m

Restaurant M&K Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 410m

Bar AFU Supermarket

430m

Bar COAST SIDE SPORTS BAR

450m

Restaurant ROOFTOP RESTAURANT and BAR!

9.4 - Excellent 690m

Bar Royal Club Sport's Bar & Games

10 - Exceptional 740m

Park Runaway Bay Gardens

2.7km

Park Snorkel Spot

6.7km

Supermarket FreshCo

3.2km

Supermarket Ricky's plaza

3.2km

Ice Cream Shop What's the Skoop? Devon House I Scream

9.4 - Excellent 4km

Supermarket Queen V's grocery

4.4km

Supermarket Bob's and kev's supermarket

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Resort Divers Parasail

8 - Very good 160m

Tourist Attraction Spice Joy Ride Motorcycle Tours Ltd.

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Club Jamaica Gaming Lounge

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Vybz River

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Purtuceco beach

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Royal Palm Estate

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Cranbrook Flower Forest

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Explorer Beach

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Bahía Príncipe Village

5.7km

Historical Landmark Salem, Runaway Bay, Square

470m

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About

Salem beach is located on the Caribbean Sea (part of South Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 77th place out of 105 beaches in the Jamaica region 76.8 km away from its center, the city of Kingston. It is one of the beaches of Salem settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Salem beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, diving.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cardiff Hall Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.

Salem beach is located in Jamaica within Salem, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

6.3 M/S

Wind

+29 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Salem • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Sharkies Seafood Restaurant

8 - Very good 120m

Bar Lighthouse Bar & Grill

8.8 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Shells on the Beach

10 - Exceptional 190m

Bar Milestone Restaurant Sports Bar & Grill

8.2 - Very good 360m

Restaurant M&K Restaurant

9.6 - Exceptional 410m

Bar AFU Supermarket

430m

Bar COAST SIDE SPORTS BAR

450m

Restaurant ROOFTOP RESTAURANT and BAR!

9.4 - Excellent 690m

Bar Royal Club Sport's Bar & Games

10 - Exceptional 740m

Park Runaway Bay Gardens

2.7km

Park Snorkel Spot

6.7km

Supermarket FreshCo

3.2km

Supermarket Ricky's plaza

3.2km

Ice Cream Shop What's the Skoop? Devon House I Scream

9.4 - Excellent 4km

Supermarket Queen V's grocery

4.4km

Supermarket Bob's and kev's supermarket

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Resort Divers Parasail

8 - Very good 160m

Tourist Attraction Spice Joy Ride Motorcycle Tours Ltd.

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Club Jamaica Gaming Lounge

8.8 - Excellent 2.7km

Tourist Attraction Vybz River

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Purtuceco beach

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Royal Palm Estate

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Cranbrook Flower Forest

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Explorer Beach

4.7km

Tourist Attraction Bahía Príncipe Village

5.7km

Historical Landmark Salem, Runaway Bay, Square

470m

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Located at nearest locality

Salem • 2.2km from center

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3.7km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

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Salem • 3.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

What to do in Salem beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

The deeper you dive, the more interesting the surrounding scenery - that's how you can characterize Salem beach, but that doesn't mean that landscapes are uninteresting and it's better to spend all your time underwater. The fact is that one of the key activities on the beach is diving. Here you can scuba dive not only as a professional, but also a beginner, as there are several companies along the coast engaged in diving and diver training. Take advantage.

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Nearest Beaches

540m 7 min walk

Decameron Beach Decameron Beach

8.7 Excellent

1.9km 25 min walk

Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Jewel Paradise Cove Beach

8.3 Very good

2.6km

Runaway Bay Beach Runaway Bay Beach

8 Very good

3.1km

Cardiff Hall Beach Cardiff Hall Beach

8.7 Excellent

5.4km

Bahia Principe Runaway Bay beach Bahia Principe Runaway Bay beach

8.7 Excellent

5.8km

Bahia Principe Beach Bahia Principe Beach

8.7 Excellent

8.5km

Boca Catalina Beach Boca Catalina Beach

6.9 Good

8.8km

Fantasy Beach Fantasy Beach

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Salem • 620m

Main locality of province

Kingston • 76.8km

Transport

Airport

OCJ • 35.5km

Bus Station

St. Ann's Bay Bus Park • 10.8km

Train Station

Greenvale Railway Station • 45km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.5 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.5 Very good

Avery Mitchell

8 Very good

This beach in St. Ann, Jamaica is the best spot to relax and unwind.

April 2023

Lila Anderson

6 Pleasant

Sometimes the ocean can be choppy. It's conveniently located near the road. There are plans in the works to expand tourism in the area.

April 2023

Nolan Raine

4 Frustrating

This beach is really cool.

April 2023

Lila Renner

10 Exceptional

The beach is truly lovely and the restaurant serves delicious food!

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Salem beach?

The coastline of Salem beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun.

What are the key activities at Salem beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Salem beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Salem beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Diving

Is the Salem beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Salem beach is fully protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Salem beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Salem beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Salem beach?

The bar is located right on the Salem beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sharkies Seafood Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Salem beach?

There are 248 places to stay in the Salem beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Salem beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Salem beach from parking?

The Salem beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Salem beach?

There are 4 attractions near Salem beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Resort Divers Parasail located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Salem beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Salem beach is June. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

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Salem beach

Salem, Jamaica

Restaurant Sharkies Seafood Restaurant

Bar Lighthouse Bar & Grill

Restaurant Shells on the Beach

Bar Milestone Restaurant Sports Bar & Grill

Restaurant M&K Restaurant

Bar AFU Supermarket

Bar COAST SIDE SPORTS BAR

Restaurant ROOFTOP RESTAURANT and BAR!

Bar Royal Club Sport's Bar & Games

Park Runaway Bay Gardens

Park Snorkel Spot

Supermarket FreshCo

Supermarket Ricky's plaza

Ice Cream Shop What's the Skoop? Devon House I Scream

Supermarket Queen V's grocery

Supermarket Bob's and kev's supermarket

Tourist Attraction Resort Divers Parasail

Tourist Attraction Spice Joy Ride Motorcycle Tours Ltd.

Tourist Attraction Club Jamaica Gaming Lounge

Tourist Attraction Vybz River

Tourist Attraction Purtuceco beach

Tourist Attraction Royal Palm Estate

Tourist Attraction Cranbrook Flower Forest

Tourist Attraction Explorer Beach

Tourist Attraction Bahía Príncipe Village

Historical Landmark Salem, Runaway Bay, Square

About

Weather

Salem, ,

Restaurant Sharkies Seafood Restaurant

Bar Lighthouse Bar & Grill

Restaurant Shells on the Beach

Bar Milestone Restaurant Sports Bar & Grill

Restaurant M&K Restaurant

Bar AFU Supermarket

Bar COAST SIDE SPORTS BAR

Restaurant ROOFTOP RESTAURANT and BAR!

Bar Royal Club Sport's Bar & Games

Park Runaway Bay Gardens

Park Snorkel Spot

Supermarket FreshCo

Supermarket Ricky's plaza

Ice Cream Shop What's the Skoop? Devon House I Scream

Supermarket Queen V's grocery

Supermarket Bob's and kev's supermarket

Tourist Attraction Resort Divers Parasail

Tourist Attraction Spice Joy Ride Motorcycle Tours Ltd.

Tourist Attraction Club Jamaica Gaming Lounge

Tourist Attraction Vybz River

Tourist Attraction Purtuceco beach

Tourist Attraction Royal Palm Estate

Tourist Attraction Cranbrook Flower Forest

Tourist Attraction Explorer Beach

Tourist Attraction Bahía Príncipe Village

Historical Landmark Salem, Runaway Bay, Square

Stays nearby

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.3 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Salem • 620m

Kingston • 76.8km

Transport

OCJ • 35.5km

St. Ann's Bay Bus Park • 10.8km