Jamaica Beach Guide

Lances Bay

Beach Location

Lances Bay Beach is located in Lances Bay, Hanover, less than ten minutes from Lucea.

Description & Environmental Features

The beach’s natural sediment is fine dark grey sand. There is evidence of mild erosion. The coastline is heavily vegetated with various coastal plants such as red mangroves, white mangroves, seagrape and species of Acacia. There is an early childhood school on the beach.

Accessibility and Parking

The beach is accessible from a parochial road directly off the A1 main road leading from Lucea to Negril. There is no designated parking; however, there is space for a few vehicles.

Amenities

Food services are available as there is a restaurant and eating area. In addition, a fridge (cold storage) is functional and available to fisherfolks.

Things to do

Patrons may purchase fresh catch at the facility. The beach can facilitate strolling and boat repair and storage. There are various recreational offerings nearby, including Bull’s Bay Beach, Tryall Golf Club and Dolphin Cove.

Existing/Current Beach Licence

Fees & Hours

	Entrance Fee	None
	Opening Hours	Non-restrictive

Safety

	Sea conditions	Generally calm
	Lifeguard	No lifeguard on duty or safety measures in place.Swimmers are advised to exhibit extreme caution.

Amenities & Access

The beach is accessible from a parochial road directly off the A1 main road leading from Lucea to Negril.

	No designated parking. However, there is space for a few vehicles.
	Food services

Contact

	Owned by	Hanover Municipal Corporation
	Telephone	(876) 956-2236
	Email	hanoverpc@ mlgcd.gov.jm