Home of one of Jamaica's most renowned mineral baths. Many make the trek to the spa because the springs are said to possess healing powers.The chemical make-up the waters have been found to be remarkably radioactive, more so than leading European spas, (fifty-four times the strength of the minerals as the luxurious Baden Spa in Switzerland) and because of this it is recommended that guests take no more than 3 baths per day, at 20 minutes each.The waters are reputed to cure multiple ailments such as rheumatism, gout, neuralgia, sciatica, lumbago, nerve conditions and liver disorder.

Salt River, 10 minutes east of Lionel Town near the coast, has a public mineral spring that is a favorite cooling off spot among locals.