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

Lime Cay
NASA Visible Color Landsat image of
Port Royal Cays, with islets and shoals
Lime Cay is located in Jamaica
Lime Cay
Lime Cay
Lime Cay is located in Caribbean
Lime Cay
Lime Cay
Geography
LocationJamaica, Caribbean
Coordinates17°55′06.36″N 76°49′11.96″W / 17.9184333°N 76.8199889°W / 17.9184333; -76.8199889
ArchipelagoPort Royal Cays
Total islands8
Major islandsLime Cay, Maiden Cay
Area0.03 km2 (0.012 sq mi)
Administration
ParishKingston
NeighborhoodPort Royal
Demographics
Population0 (January, 2024)

Geography

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Lime Key on map of 1774

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 17°55′06.36″N 76°49′11.96″W / 17.9184333°N 76.8199889°W / 17.9184333; -76.8199889.

References

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