Savanna-la-Mar

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Introducing Savanna-la-Mar

Savanna-la-Mar is the largest town in western Jamaica and the capital of Westmoreland parish. ‘Sav, ’ as it is locally known, offers few attractions.

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Sav is virtually a one-street town. Its axis is 2km-long Great George St. It was founded around 1730 and grew modestly as a sugar-shipping port during the colonial era. It has an unremarkable history except where Mother Nature is concerned, as numerous hurricanes have swept the town.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: best way to drive from kingston to negril

    by MikeyMike 31 January 2011

    It is a very long drive that you are attempting. Use the A1 highway to Spanish Town then the A2 highway to Savanna-la-mar, then the most…
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    RE: Traveling alone in JA as a white, blonde, 20-y-o girl... an insane idea?

    by MikeyMike 04 March 2010

    Clamorfin Not really that hard to reach TB from Negril with public transport. Take a bus from Negril to the town of Savanna-la-mar. (Sav)…
  3. MikeyMike avatar
    RE: Jamaica: 60 destinations in 2 weeks

    by MikeyMike 07 January 2010

    You should stay in MoBay to cover the North Coast from Negril to Ochos Rios. It is one hour to Negril and about 1.5 hours to Ochos Rios…

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