By air
Sangster International (MBJ), ~1.5 h by road
North America · Jamaica
Negril, Jamaica
A long west-end beach and clifftop sunsets
Getting there
Best time to visit
December to April — dry and sunny
Don't miss
Seven Mile Beach
The West End cliffs
Negril Lighthouse
Royal Palm Reserve
Things to do
Swimming and snorkelling
Cliff jumping on the West End
Sunset watching
Glass-bottom boat trips
Where to eat
Sources: Photo: Cocoloco · CC BY-SA 3.0
What to pack
Swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, snorkel gear
A quieter corner
Booby Cay, a small island just off the northern end of the beach
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Negril?
December to April — dry and sunny. What to pack: Swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, snorkel gear.
How do I get to Negril?
Fly into Sangster International (MBJ), ~1.5 h by road.
What is there to do in Negril?
Swimming and snorkelling, cliff jumping on the West End, sunset watching, glass-bottom boat trips. A quieter find: Booby Cay, a small island just off the northern end of the beach.
What should I eat in Negril?
Grilled lobster and fish, jerk chicken, pepper shrimp, fresh fruit from beach vendors.
About Negril
- Coastal
Where it is
Negril is a resort town at the western tip of Jamaica, stretching between Westmoreland and Hanover parishes, with a long beach to the north and limestone cliffs to the south.
History
For centuries Negril was a remote fishing village surrounded by wetlands, with little more than a coastal track to link it to the rest of the island. After a road was built in the mid 20th century, travellers began arriving in the late 1960s and 1970s, and the village grew into one of Jamaica's main beach resorts.
People
Negril's residents speak English and Jamaican Patois, and many work in small guesthouses, boat trips and beach trades, giving the town a laid-back pace.
Known for
- Seven Mile Beach
- Sunsets from the West End cliffs
- Cliff jumping into clear water
- A relaxed, low-rise feel
Did you know?
Negril Lighthouse, built in the late 19th century, stands on the cliffs close to the westernmost point of Jamaica.
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