Grenada Things To Do

"The Spice of the Caribbean" is inviting with the sweet scents of nutmeg, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger. There are more spices in Grenada per sq mile than anywhere else in the world. Add the blue water, the white sand beaches and the coral reefs and you get one of the most charming destinations in the Caribbean.

Great for: beaches, rich cuisine and nutmeg
Location: part of Windward Islands
Population: 110,000
Size: 133 sq miles
Capital city: St. George's
Airport: Point Salines International Airport, St. George's, GND
Language: English
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (EC$ or XCD) - check exchange rate
Time Zone: UTC-4
Area code: 473

Did you know?
Grenada isn't called the 'Spice Isle' for nothing. Cinnamons, ginger, vanilla, allspice, cloves, and especially nutmeg are important exports and Grenada is a leading producer of spices. In fact, the nation is the world’s second largest producer of nutmeg. 

Grenada's capital, St. George's, is known as the most picturesque city in the Caribbean. Visit Market Square, buy some spices then walk along the Esplanade in the evening and admire the beautiful sunsets.

Grenada's most popular beach is Grande Anse, famous for its fine white sands. The warm Caribbean water is perfect. If you are looking for a day trip, enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Carriacou Island.

Sailing has long been an integral part of Grenada’s lifestyle. Visitors can hire charter companies for day excursions or weekly charters with crew or bareboat.

Landmarks

Beaches

Diving & Snorkeling

There are many beautiful beaches in Grenada. Other attractions include rum distilleries, the Grand Etang rainforest, plantation houses and the Bianca C shipwreck. Visiting Carriacou, Grenada’s sister island, makes an excellent day trip.

Grenada Landmarks:

Fort George - The view of St. George's harbor is beautiful from the hilltop where Fort George is located.

Fort Frederick - Built by the French in the 1700’s.

Fort Royal - Guarding the harbor entrance at St. George's, this fort is an imposing structure, with walls more than four feet thick.

Dougaldston Estate - This is one of the island's oldest and largest nutmeg plantations. You can also find several other spices here, like cinnamon, vanilla and cloves.

Lake Antoine National Landmark and River Antoine Rum Distillery - A crater lake and an 18th century rum distillery. This is the oldest distillery in Grenada. It still uses a waterwheel, probably the last of its kind, to power the rollers, which squeeze the juice out of the sugar cane.

Grenada Beaches:

Grand Anse Beach - Grenada's most popular beach has white sand and turquoise water, backed by hills.

Bathways Beach - This beach offers a 30-foot-wide pool protected from the strong Atlantic sea currents by a rock shelf.

Tyrell Bay, Carriacou - This is not only the primary location on Carriacou for anchoring yachts, but it also serves as a popular beach.

Diving and Snorkeling in Grenada:

Carriacou - Carriacou means "Island of Reefs", and it is famous for its beautiful coral gardens.

Bianca C - The region's biggest shipwreck is a popular dive site.

Buccaneer - Another popular site is the wreck of a 60-foot schooner, off Molinaire Point.

Isle de Ronde - This small, rocky island north of Grenada awaits divers with amazing marine life and beautiful coral formations.

Sandy Island - This small beach island known for snorkeling.

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