The magnificence spot known as Lovers' Leap rises where the Santa Cruz mountains arrive at a sudden end at Jamaica's south drift, uncovering a 1,700ft vertical drop down to the waves on Cutlass Bay beneath. The post gives a fabulous vantage point to gaze for miles out to the Caribbean Sea. Along the coast the perspective extends the extent that Rocky Point (Clarendon) to the East and to Treasure Beach in the West. You will be helped to remember how high you are standing when you perceive winged animals, mists and light flying machine flying underneath you!
The story behind Lovers' Leap
Lover’s Leap is named after two slave sweethearts from the eighteenth century, Mizzy and Tunkey. Legend has it that their expert "Chardley" took a getting a kick out of the chance to the young lady and, in an offer to have her for himself, he orchestrated her partner to be sold to an alternate bequest. The pair fled to abstain from being divided yet were in the end pursued to the edge of an expansive steep precipice. Instead of face being gotten and differentiated, the pair decided to end their lives by bouncing together. Notwithstanding, the definite points of interest of the story change relying upon who is letting it know.
Lover’s Leap, St. Elizabeth
The legend gave the enthusiasm to the novel "Sweetheart's Leap", composed by Jamaican creator Horane Smith who grew up adjacent. The legend is additionally recalled by a wooden cutting of the two darlings at the site.
Lover’s Leap restaurant
A restaurant is placed on location giving simple dinners and beverages. The restaurant takes a lot of persuasion from the sentimental story of the two terrible mates and is suitably embellished with heart formed themes. In case you're fortunate your bit of rice and peas may even be set into a heart shape! Obviously, the restaurants greatest draw is the unparalleled view over the bluff of Lovers' Leap.
If you are a couple, do not miss on seeing Lovers’ Leap, one of the most romantic attractions in Jamaica.
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