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Hellshire Beach

Hellshire Beach

Located in Portmore, this beach is a destination for those seeking calm swimming waters and local cuisine. It is specifically features white sand flecked with black grains and is well-known for its numerous stalls selling fresh fried fish.

Getting There

The beach is accessible from the center of Kingston via taxi or rental car. The drive typically takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions leaving the city.

Duration of Visit

Visitors generally spend a half-day to a full day here to allow time for swimming and dining at the local food stalls.

When to Visit

The beach is most active during the weekends and public holidays, which is when it becomes crowded. Visiting on a weekday provides a quieter experience. It is best to arrive in the morning to secure a spot on the sand.

Nearby Attractions

Depending on your itinerary, you can combine a visit here with other nearby sites:

  • Lime Cay (8.2km)
  • Rio Cobre (10.3km)
  • Plumb Point Lighthouse (12.8km)
  • National Gallery of Jamaica (13km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Itineraries including this place

2 nights, 3 days

Portmore 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Portmore grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Good to visit alongside

Lime Cay

Nature

Lime Cay

Lime Cay is a small island off Port Royal, on the northeast side of the reef. Its clear waters make it a great place to relax.

8.2 km away
Rio Cobre

Nature

Rio Cobre

A river that passes near Portmore before emptying into the Caribbean Sea. It rises in the mountains of Saint Catherine Parish, and its flow is regulated by a dam near Spanish Town.

10.3 km away
Plumb Point Lighthouse

Views & landmarks

Plumb Point Lighthouse

A 19th-century lighthouse on the narrow Palisadoes peninsula near Portmore, Jamaica, which connects Port Royal to the mainland. It still guides ships into Kingston Harbour today.

12.8 km away
National Gallery of Jamaica

Museums & galleries

National Gallery of Jamaica

Jamaica's leading national art gallery, located at Kingston Mall near the city's harbor. It opened in 1974 and also has a branch in Montego Bay.

13.0 km away
Holy Trinity Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Holy Trinity Cathedral

A Catholic cathedral in the center of Kingston, Jamaica's capital. It's a good place to explore the building in a calm atmosphere.

14.5 km away
National Heroes Park

Zoos & aquariums

National Heroes Park

National Heroes Park is a 20-hectare botanical garden in Kingston, Jamaica, and the city's largest green space. With its monuments and the resting place of national heroes and former prime ministers, it's a great spot for a stroll steeped in history.

14.7 km away