Jamaica Beach Guide

Farquhar Beach

Location

17°50'55.02"N 77°22'50.08"W

Farquhar Beach is public bathing beach and fishing beach located in Clarendon close to the border of St. Catherine. The closest community is to the beach is Milk River. The eastern section of the beach is designated for bathing and the western for fishing.

Description & Environmental Features

The beach is comprised of fine-grained black sand extending approximately 400 metres in length and 25 metres wide. The backshore vegetation includes coconut (Cocos spp.), French cotton (Calotropis procera),seaside mahoe (Thespesia populnea), Acacia spp., willow and horsebean. There are several structures on the backshore that serve as homes, storage facilities and shops for fishermen that occupy the property. The beach is linear with evidence of moderate erosion. There is an extensive mangrove forest directly east of the beach.

Accessibility and Parking

The beach is accessed via the Milk River main road, most of which is secluded except for a small number of houses and a school closer to the main entrance of the beach. There is no designated parking; however, the area has adequate space to accommodate numerous vehicles.

Amenities

There is a small number of commercial entities such as cook shops and vending stalls that cater to the fishermen and visitors alike. There are functional restroom facilities.

Things to do

The area is fit for jogging, beach sports and recreational activities outside of swimming and wading. Patrons can explore nearby attractions such as the historic Milk River Bath & Spa, Portland Bight Discovery Centre and Cecil Charlton Park.

Beach Licence

No

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