Negril

Negril

Negril, the Capital of Casual, is the very symbol of relaxation. The island's westernmost town is a beach-lover's paradise, famous for its beautiful sunsets, 7 miles of glistening white sandy beaches and picturesque cliffs overlooking azure waters. East of the coast on the inland side of Negril's main road is the Great Morass, through which the Negril River flows. The area within the Great Morass includes the Royal Palm Reserve, which includes protected wetlands and forests. The Negril Coral Reef Preservation Society was founded in 1990 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization to deal with the continuing decline of coral reef ecosystems. The Negril Marine Park was made official on 4 March 1998 and covers an area of about 160 km2, stretching from the Davis Cove River in the parish of Hanover to Davis Cove River in the parish of Hanover and Saint John's Point in Westmoreland. Scuba diving and snorkeling are very popular activities in the protected reef areas. The West End Road is also called Lighthouse Road, because a Belgian-built lighthouse protects sailors from the cliffs. Negril has a lookout from this western tip, close to the Negril Lighthouse.