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Sadly, a great deal of the beach has actually been lost to increasing water level and the consequences of two hurricanes.
Massive waves from Cyclone Ivan in 2004 damaged the reef offshore which broke the waves, but it was Typhoon Dean in 2007 that did the most damage to the beach.
Damage has been done to the sand dunes and seagrass beds that would have helped to hold the beach sand in place.
The primary Hellshire Beach has actually lost up to 33 metres of sandy coast over 15 years.
Hellshire Beach has, for as long as numerous can remember, been the centre of neighborhood life. However, as the beach continues to wear down, so too has the income of individuals who live and work there. Less people now come to eat lobster and fried fish or to go to the shops.
Many beaches throughout the Caribbean are eroding as a result of increasing sea levels and harmful storms arising from climate modification. And many island countries lack the funding to purchase the facilities and innovation necessary to fight the modifications.
Nevertheless, if you select a time when the tide is out, you will find many residents and travelers enjoying the little food stalls and beach.
At Hellshire you can expect to be greeted by the warm Caribbean Sea, individuals selling raw oysters (I dare you to attempt), horse trips, local music and the best fried fish you'll ever taste!
Jamaicans who now live abroad constantly drop in Hellshire for their escovitch fish fix.
Hellshire Beach, in your area described as just "Hellshire", is located on the south coast of Jamaica about 20 minutes far from Kingston. Hellshire is not a recognized traveler spot mainly because of the distance from the north coast where most hotels and vacation homes are located.
Hellshire Beach in St. Catherine, Jamaica
Hecklers aiming to make a couple of dollars can be irritating but if you go there knowing to anticipate this, you can easily brush it off and enjoy your meal. Simply be polite and turn a blind eye, relax and consume some excellent food. Remember, this is a public beach in Jamaica, it is not an exclusive facility catered to tourists.
So if your planning a visit to Jamaica and Hellshire is on your list to go to, best do it soon as another significant storm or hurricane will entirely damage and buildings and fishing port.
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