Jamaica Beach Guide

Prospect Beach

Location

17°51'57.62"N 76°21'0.13"W
Prospect Beach is a public bathing beach located in Prospect, St Thomas. The beach is located approximately ten minutes from the town of Morant Bay.

Description & Environmental Features

The natural sediment of the beach is fine brown sand with pebbles along the western section of the beach. The beach is approximately 8 metres wide and 160 metres long. The beach is moderately eroded with the western section of the area experiencing extreme cliffside erosion. Backshore vegetation includes West Indian Almond (Terminalia catappa), Coolie plum (Ziziphus mauritiana) and coastal grass. Seagrass beds are located approximately 100 meters offshore. The beach has a derelict concrete building that once serves as a changing room and restroom.

Accessibility and Parking

The beach is accessible via a marl road that leads directly from the Prospect main road. There are no designated parking areas, however the property can accommodate several vehicles.

Amenities

Beverages and snacks can be purchased from a shop located on the property. The changing room and restroom are no longer operational. There are several benches and chairs that can accommodate patrons.

Things to Do

Patrons can enjoy swimming, strolling, beach football and volleyball. Various attractions are available nearby, including Reggae Falls, Bath Botanical Gardens and Stokes Hall Great House.

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