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Wednesday, October 14

Westmoreland

Cornwall County · Home of the 7-Mile Beach
Negril · 7-Mile Beach · Savanna-la-Mar · Bluefields

Overview

Westmoreland at a glance

Area
807 km²
Population
~145,000
County
Cornwall
Capital
Savanna-la-Mar
Famous
Negril 7-Mile Beach
Sunset
Best in Jamaica

Westmoreland is home to Negril — Jamaica’s most iconic beach destination and the home of the legendary 7-Mile Beach. The west coast’s dramatic sunsets, laid-back vibe, and the Negril West End cliffs make this parish one of the Caribbean’s most recognisable destinations.

History

The story of Westmoreland

Pre-1494
Taíno fishing communities along the fertile western coast.
1655
British takeover — western coast remains sparsely settled, pirate territory.
1700s
Sugar estates develop in the inland plains around Savanna-la-Mar.
1780
Hurricane devastates Savanna-la-Mar — the town is largely destroyed and rebuilt.
1900s
Negril remains a sleepy fishing village — locals and fishermen.
1960s
Hippie travellers discover Negril — the counter-culture era begins.
1970s–80s
All-inclusives arrive. Negril’s 7-Mile Beach developed. Jamaica’s beach capital born.
Today
Major resort infrastructure. Hurricane Melissa (2025) caused significant damage — ongoing recovery.

Real Estate

Property market overview

Negril drives Westmoreland’s real estate market entirely. The 7-Mile Beach strip has Jamaica’s highest concentration of vacation rentals, boutique hotels, and investor properties. The West End cliffs (more exclusive) have dramatic views and villa properties. Savanna-la-Mar (Sav) offers affordable local residential.

Negril Beach CondoJ$35M – J$150M
West End Cliff VillaUS$300k – US$3M
Sav-la-Mar HomeJ$12M – J$35M
Beach-Adjacent LandJ$25M – J$200M/lot
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Key Areas

Communities and neighbourhoods of Westmoreland

Negril 7-Mile Beach
Jamaica’s most famous beach — resort strip, rentals, beach bars
Negril West End
Dramatic cliff-side — sunset bars, boutique villas, snorkelling
Savanna-la-Mar
Parish capital — commercial hub, market town
Bluefields
Quiet historic bay — first pirate cove, now peaceful residential
Whitehouse
Fishing village turned boutique resort on the south coast
Little Bay
Remote sandy beach — rustic, fishing community

Things to Do

Experiences in Westmoreland

Rick’s Café
World-famous cliff bar — cliff diving, sunsets, live reggae
7-Mile Beach
Powder white sand, calm turquoise water, beach bars
Mayfield Falls
Twin waterfalls in the mountains — natural swimming pools
Roaring River
Mineral spring cave and falls — blue water, bat caves
Negril Lighthouse
Westernmost point of Jamaica — historic 1894 lighthouse
Fishing at Savanna-la-Mar
Authentic market town fishing culture

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