Negril Craft Market

Situated along Norman Manley Boulevard near the centre of Seven Mile Beach, the Negril Craft Market is an open-air collection of stalls selling handmade Jamaican goods - wood carvings, straw hats and bags, beaded jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, Rasta-coloured clothing, and Blue Mountain coffee. The market is run by local artisans and vendors, many of whom make their wares on-site. Prices are negotiable, and friendly haggling is expected - start at about half the asking price and work toward a meeting point. Quality varies between stalls, so take time to browse before buying. The market gets busiest in the late morning when beach-goers drift in for souvenirs; early morning and late afternoon are quieter windows. Look for Jamaican pepper sauces, rum cakes, and small bottles of Blue Mountain coffee as portable gifts. Unlike some tourist markets, the Negril version maintains a relatively relaxed atmosphere - vendors will approach but generally accept a polite no. The market sits within walking distance of most Seven Mile Beach hotels. Aurum Transfers delivers you from MBJ Airport to the Negril beach strip in 2 hours 30 minutes for $325 for up to four guests.