Negril

This coastal town lies along a curved bay in western Jamaica, connecting white sand beaches with rocky limestone cliffs. Clear waters line the shore, where shallow areas gradually deepen offshore.

Spanish sailors arrived here in 1494 and gave the location a name referring to dark coastal waters or eels living in the area. Over the following centuries, the settlement remained a quiet fishing spot until travelers began noticing the area in the 1960s.

Visitors from many countries find a sociable coastal life with reggae sounds often drifting from small bars and roadside grill stands. Local fishers bring their daily catch to simple market areas where fresh fish and seafood are sold directly.

Travelers arriving from Montego Bay follow the coastal road southwest, passing large sugarcane fields and smaller settlements. Beaches spread over a long stretch, so walking between sections takes time or requires a short taxi ride.

Limestone caves beneath the cliffs open directly to the sea and offer swimmers natural pools with cool water. Mangrove forests in the nearby wetlands serve as nurseries for young fish that later move into surrounding coral reefs.

Location: Westmoreland Parish

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

GPS coordinates: 18.27795,-78.34948

Latest update: December 13, 2025 19:49