Belmont Beach

Jamaica


There are actually two small Belmont Beaches, but one is too rocky to relax on and the other is a major mooring point for fishing boats. That said, if the day is clear, the water will be as well, so you can swim out a little way and do some snorkeling. Some accommodations rent snorkeling equipment.


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