Frenchman Cove Portland

Frenchman’s Cove is named after an old folk tale that describes an explosive battle with cannon fire and swashbucklers between the British and the French near the Cove. It is said the British defeated the French and wounded soldiers sought refuge in the cove, hence its historical name, Frenchman’s Cove. Set above the gentle swells of the Caribbean Sea amidst expansive parkland and lush tropical growth, Frenchman’s Cove has been an exclusive getaway for over 50 years. Developed in the 1960s, it set the benchmark for the best of the Caribbean while protected from the public eye. The private villas and The Great House have welcomed royalty to rock royalty.

Frenchman’s Cove beach is a hidden treasure; picture-perfect with soft, golden sands and sapphire water- shaded by a canopy of emerald trees. Our beach is a unique place where the sea and river combine to create a tropical paradise. Frenchman’s Cove beach is the kind of place where you lose track of time. You can laze with a book, relax with some drinks, or splash in the sea salt spray. The beach is accompanied by freshwater riverside showers, restrooms, and a locally operated beach bar and grill.