Tourist places to visit in Jamaica: Negril

Jamaica is a popular tourist destination offering muchWhen lobsters aren't in season, fresh fish is prepared.
fun, outdoors, sightseeing and sun and sand to the Seven Mile Beach
visitors. If you are planning a trip to Jamaica, there The name of the beach is a bit misleading in that it
are many places you can visit, one being Negril. Thereactually spread across four miles. However, it is the
are many Jamaica villas, cottages and apartmentsmost sought out beach in Jamaica, given the fact
where you can stay and set base to explore Negrilthat it has been voted consistently as one of the
and other attractions on the island.best beaches in the world. Starting at Point Village
 Negril boasts sandy beaches, calm waters and a laidbetween Bloody Bay and Long Way it continues right
back atmosphere. Located on the west coast of theup to where the cliffs begin.
island, it is roughly divided into three sections, the The water is warm and calm and is perfect for
cliffs, Bloody Bay and the 7 miles beach.swimming. Besides, you can try your skills at a
 Bloody Baynumber of water sports, both motorized and
 The bay gets its name from the time whennon-motorized, as also go paragliding.
whalers butchered their catch here. The bay was also The beach is dotted with vendors selling food and
a popular pirates' hangout area in the 1700s. It isdrinks as also hair braiding services. You'll also be
believed that it is here on the bay that Calico Jackoffered illicit drugs, but realize that contrary to
Rackham and his two female consorts wererumours, possessing drugs in Jamaica is illegal and you
captured.can be imprisoned if caught.
 Today, Bloody Bay is a calm, white sandy stretch If you want to dine in more formal surroundings,
of a beach. A large portion of it is still undevelopedyou can head to any of the popular bars and
and there is a jungle that runs right to the beach.restaurants located nearby. The road parallel to the
You'll come across numerous vendors selling food andbeach is lined with small stalls selling Jamaica's
drinks and other knick-knacks. In fact, you can reallyfavourite delight, jerked chicken and jerked pork, a
get great buys here provided you are good atspicy meal had with the island's own beer, Red Stripe.
bargaining. Negril is a great place to relax, reconnect,
 Also on the bay, you'll find the Office of Nature, arejuvenate in the serenity of nature and in Jamaican
famous beachfront open air eatery where you canaccommodation rentals, offering great services,
enjoy fresh lobster, caught offshore during lobsterpeace, privacy and space at really affordable costs.
season and cooked over an open fire as you wait.