Jamaica Beach Guide

Drapers Beach

Location

18°10'27.64"N 76°24'19.79"W

Drapers Beach is a public bathing beach located in Drapers, Portland. It is situated approximately 3km east of Port Antonio.

Description & Environmental Features

The beach, which is located in a bay, is very small; approximately 90 metres long and 10 metres at its widest. The bluffs and hillsides surrounding the sandy area are densely vegetated. The beach features fine to medium sized grained light brown sand intermixed with pebbles. The beach slopes gentle towards the sea. The backshore is vegetated with species of West Indian Almond (Terminalia catappa) and coconut trees (Cocos spp.) There are several seagrass beds located near to the shore.

Accessibility and Parking

The beach is located just off the main road down a steep unpaved parochial road. There is no designated parking area, and only limited roadside space is available to accommodate a few vehicles.

Amenities

There is a changing room and a shower located on the property. No other functional amenities, including food services, are available.

Things to do

The beach is fit for recreational activities outside of swimming or wading. Various attractions nearby include Frenchman’s Cove Beach and Resort, San San Beach, Blue Lagoon, the vibrant Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park and the historic Folly Ruins.

Beach Licence

No

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