Lovers' Leap
A sea cliff viewpoint about 500 meters high, with a lighthouse on top. Legend says an enslaved couple leapt to their deaths here rather than be separated. Views over the entire south coast.
Lovers' Leap lies about 12 km east of Treasure Beach, at the end of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The cliff rises about 1,700 feet (roughly 518 meters), making it one of the highest sea cliffs in Jamaica. The lighthouse on the top was built in 1979. According to legend, in the 18th century an enslaved couple, Mizzo and Toby, leapt from the cliff together so they would not be separated by their owner. The viewpoint has a restaurant, a small souvenir shop, and information boards about the legend. On clear days, you can see the whole south coast and Treasure Beach. There is a small admission fee, and the drive from Treasure Beach takes about 25 minutes. Check whether the site is open before you go, as operations may have been affected by hurricanes.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Great Bay & Great Pedro Bluff
- Little Ochie
- Jack Sprat Beach
- Frenchman's Bay
- Middle Quarters Pepper Shrimp