August is one of the hottest months at the subtropical resort of Negril. Famous as the longest and most beautiful beach in the Caribbean, Negril is considered the jewel of Jamaica in terms of natural splendor and activities that tourists can do. While other resorts are scalding hot during this month, Negril enjoys a perfect climate for outdoors fun and guiltless games under the sun that shines for 10 hours each day.
Its Seven Mile Beach is rated as one of the top ten beaches in the world by many travel magazines--and some even claim that it stretches for a glorious 7 miles. The northern end of the beach is home to the large, all-inclusive resorts, and to the south tourists can find smaller, family-run hotels.
The average sea water temperature remains at a comfortable 29 degrees Celsius, encouraging all visitors to take a dip in Negril's azure waters. Daytime temperatures can get as high as 30 degrees but rarely drops below 24, ensuring a perfect climate during a visit in August. This month sees some subtropical rainfalls that amount to 188 mm of precipitation - nothing too bothersome.
August is usually the busiest summer month in Negril and the month that sees the highest prices of the year. For those who wish to avoid the tourist buzz and also save considerable money, the Country Country Beach Cottages present the best option for their accommodation. Simple and elegant, the resort features only hand-crafted, genuinely Caribbean cottages next to the beach. Each cottage is surrounded by its own veranda and tropical garden, giving it privacy and a true sense of Caribbean spirit.
The Tensing Pen Resort is inarguably one of the most charming places to stay while visiting Negril in summer. Located on the western tip of Negril, Jamaica, the resort is beautiful and secluded, providing peace and quiet to the discerning traveller. The Tensing Pen features a collection of wood, thatch and cut stone cottages of a varying sizes and increasing luxuries for the perfect relaxing vacation on the coast of Jamaica in the Caribbean Sea.
Negril began to be developed as a resort in the 1950s and still today the beach remains largely unspoilt by man. The so-called Seven-Mile-Beach is known for its pristine beauty. To the north of Negril, one can find nightclubs, classy restaurants and large hotel complexes while to the south, there are many smaller hotels and local entertainment establishments.
Other than the golden stretch of seven miles that is Negril beach, there are numerous beaches to enjoy on Jamaica. Boston Bay Beach is an uncrowded beach perfect for swimmers and surfers--and also wins points as the birthplace of jerk cuisine. Another great less popular alternative is Treasure Beach on the south coast of Jamaica. It's a much slower, laid-back community, with fishers and farmers--a great chance to mingle with the locals.
Great food should not be expensive and for that reason you should do well to pay a visit to Presley's Bar & Grill for some affordable yet delicious bites. Presley's has distinguished itself as one of the best eateries in Negril as it offers a wide array of local and international delicacies in bargain prices. The atmosphere is cosy and the food is always fresh, cooked with local produce often caught the very same day.
Just Natural (Hylton Avenue) is a restaurant that serves fresh, healthy and affordable dishes daily, some vegan. You can find anything from fruit and vegetable dishes to unique juices to freshly picked ingredients from the garden. Certainly a change from typical meat and rice fare!
The longest beach in Jamaica is also one of its best: the Seven Mile Beach of Negril. Developed in the 1960s, the beach is dotted with resorts, restaurants, sunbathing spots, and everything from snacks to hair-braiding. The beach is famed for its turquoise sea and the pristine sand, which gets whiter the farther from town you go. Keep in mind taxis tend to charge higher rates along the beachfront. Right next to the Negril beach are the seven miles of 40-foot cliffs.
Families should definitely visit Kool Runnings Water Park, Negril"s best waterpark. Featuring warm waters and lots of slides and pools of all sizes, Kool Runnings is the ideal place to go for some exotic fun.
Across the street from the famous stretch of beach and among the most beautiful tropical forests in Jamaica, you will find the Rayon Hotel, which in the past few years has grown to become one of the most popular places in Negril.
