Lime Cay

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

Lime Cay

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Geography
Location	Jamaica, Caribbean
Coordinates	17°55′06.36″N 76°49′11.96″W
Archipelago	Port Royal Cays
Total islands	8
Major islands	Lime Cay, Maiden Cay
Area	0.03 km2 (0.012 sq mi)
Administration
Jamaica
Parish	Kingston
Neighborhood	Port Royal
Demographics
Population	0 (January, 2024)

Geography

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 gazebo. The building is located at 17°55′06.36″N 76°49′11.96″W.