Palisadoes

Palisadoes (word apparently of Portuguese origin) is the thin tombolo of sand that serves as a natural protection for Kingston Harbour, Jamaica. Norman Manley International Airport and the historic town of Port Royal are both on Palisadoes.

A view of Kingston Harbour from Palisadoes

Designations
Ramsar Wetland
Official name	Palisadoes - Port Royal
Designated	22 April 2005
Reference no.	1454[1]

The privateer Henry Morgan was buried in Palisadoes cemetery, which sank beneath the sea after the 1692 earthquake.^[2]

There are concerns that activities of sight seers who litter the place may lead to infestation by roaches.^[3]

Some organisation have made efforts in 2023 to clean up the place to address possible pollution with plastics and infestation by roaches and rodents ^[4]

See also

• Kingston Harbour