Lime Cay Explained

Lime Cay
Location:Jamaica, Caribbean
Pushpin Map:Jamaica#Caribbean
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Relief:1
Archipelago:Port Royal Cays
Total Islands:8
Major Islands:Lime Cay, Maiden Cay
Area Km2:0.03
Area:0.03 km2 -->
Country Admin Divisions Title:Parish
Country Admin Divisions:Kingston
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Neighborhood
Country Admin Divisions 1:Port Royal
Population:0
Population As Of:January, 2024

Lime Cay is the main islet off the shore of Port Royal Cays, Jamaica. It located in the northeast region of the reef.

Geography

Located 15 - 30 minutes by boat from Port Royal.[1] It has a small beach which makes it a popular location for recreation and sunbathing.[2] It is a regular hotspot for post-party-goers, and during holiday season (Summer and Christmas) weekends the island is often swarmed with boats, music and socialites.[3] [4] [5] Lime Cay measures 380 meters northwest-southeast, and is up to 80 meters wide, measuring 2 ha in area.[6] About half of the area is wooded, the rest is sand and coral. It has no infrastructure except for a small open building used as a Gazzebo. The building is located at .

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salyer . Aaron . How To Visit Lime Cay in Jamaica (with local tips) 2024 . 2024-01-10 . The Dharma Trails . en-US.
  2. Web site: Lime Cay . 2024-01-10 . www.visitjamaica.com . en.
  3. Web site: Freis . Toni-Ann The Swiss . 2017-10-03 . A Local’s Guide to Jamaica: Lime Cay Beach . 2024-01-10 . The Swiss Freis . en-GB.
  4. Web site: 2020-12-28 . Maiden, Lime Cay ordered closed for COVID breaches . 2024-01-10 . jamaica-star.com . en.
  5. Web site: 2020-12-28 . Gov't closes Lime, Maiden cays following COVID breaches . 2024-01-10 . jamaica-gleaner.com . en.
  6. Shamille Scott The United Islands of Jamaica: the ones you probably never heard of.