JAMESTOWN: LIGHTHOUSE, HARBOUR AND FORT

Jamestown, now in a state of disrepair and inhabited mainly by the capital's working classes, was the original heart of the English city. At the same time, it's one of the city's most picturesque districts, with its low-rise colonial buildings on the verge of ruin, and a fairly poor area that's not at all touristy. During the day, however, it's absolutely safe to walk around. The town's oldest landmark is clearly visible on Cleland Road, on the edge of the ocean: it's the red-and-white lighthouse, the famous Jamestown Lighthouse, built in the 1930s. At the foot of the lighthouse, you can descend to a small fishing port surrounded by a shantytown. If you wave politely and ask if you can go there, you'll be welcomed. The little port is bustling with activity: the boats ashore are the focus of the sailors' attention, who take great care of them while repairing their nets. A little further on, it's not uncommon to see local children bathing in the sea. You can ask to take photos or be guided among the boats, which form a picturesque landscape. On Cleland Road, before the lighthouse when coming from downtown, note James Fort, one of the historic forts from colonial times. Used as a prison until 2008, it is now open to visitors.