Jamaica Beach Guide

Copacabana Beach

Beach Location

The Copacabana Beach is located in the parish of St. Andrew

The Copacabana Beach is primarily a bathing beach that occupies an approximately 23,228 square meters (5.74 acre). The land surrounding the beach is sparsely vegetated with a river to the west of the property. The only existing buildings located on the beach are the private homes that border the beach which are fairly recent developed. There are no public facilities nor are there any garbage disposal mechanisms on the beach. Neither is there any lighting on the beach itself. The natural sediment of the beach consist of medium to coarse grains of dark brown sand.

The beach is slopes steeply.

Accessibility

The beach can be accessed via main road access from the main road, by turning into the neighbourhood of Copacabana and following ‘Seashore Drive.

Parking

There is no parking area.

Amenities

No functional amenities.

Things to do

Swimming

Location Map

Fees & Hours

	Entrance Fee	None
	Opening Hours	Non-restrictive

Safety

	Sea conditions	The beach is prone to erosion despite the sediment provided by the nearby river, and is not protected by any reefs nor any other protective mechanism.
	Lifeguard Service	No Lifeguard on duty

Amenities & Access

The beach can be accessed via main road access from the main road, by turning into the neighbourhood of Copacabana and following ‘Seashore Drive.

	No functional amenities
	No designated parking area

Contact

	Owned by	Beach Control Authority
	Telephone	(876) 754-7540
	Email	pubed@nepa.gov.jm