Jamaica Beach Guide

Lances Bay

Location

18°26'42.3"N 78°13'17.2"W

Lances Bay Beach, located in Lances Bay, Hanover, is both a public bathing and fishing beach. The beach is less than ten minutes from Lucea.

Description & Environmental Features

Lances Bay is composed mainly of fine-grained, dark grey sand. It stretches approximately 300 metres (984 ft) in length with an average width of 2 metres (7 ft). The backshore is lined with vegetation, including Almond Tree (Terminalia catappa), Red Mangroves (Rhizophora mangle), Flame of the Forest (Delonix regia), and Seaside mahoe (Hibiscus tiliaceus).

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 to accommodate a few vehicles.

Amenities

Beverages and snacks can be purchased from a shop located on the property. There is also a restroom located on the fishing section of the property that can be accessed by beachgoers.

Things to do

In addition to walking, patrons can purchase fish. Various attractions nearby include Peppe Monte Café and Grill, Merv’s Garden, Jason’s Bar and Opies Café.

Beach Licence

No