Caribbean · Grenada
Grenada Travel Guide
Grenada is the Spice Island — lush volcanic gem growing nutmeg, cinnamon, cocoa, and vanilla. St George's is one of the prettiest harbour towns in the Caribbean, and Grand Anse Beach is among the finest in the world.
How Do You Get to the Beach?
Walk into St George's. For Grand Anse Beach, take the water taxi from the Carenage ($6 return, 10 min).
What Can You Do in 6 Hours?
Grand Anse Beach — Perfect 3km curve of white sand. Free entry. One of the Caribbean's finest.
St George's — One of the prettiest harbour towns in the Caribbean. Fort George has panoramic views.
Underwater Sculpture Park — 75 submerged sculptures. Snorkel or glass-bottom boat. Moliniere Point, 20 min north.
Spice plantation — See nutmeg, cinnamon, cocoa growing. Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station is the largest.
Where Should You Eat?
Oil Down: National dish — breadfruit, meat, dumplings, callaloo in coconut milk.
Nutmeg ice cream: Uniquely Grenadian flavour you won't find anywhere else.
Is Grenada Worth Exploring Independently?
St George's is walkable. Grand Anse Beach is a quick water taxi. A taxi for spice plantations costs $60-80 vs $100+ ship excursions.
Useful Local Phrases
English is the main language
Grenadian Creole also spoken
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How yuh goin?
How are you?
(as written)
Local Tips
- •Take the water taxi from the Carenage to Grand Anse Beach ($6 return) — most scenic route.
- •Underwater Sculpture Park off Moliniere Point is the world's first.
- •Grenada grows 20% of the world's nutmeg. Visit a spice plantation.
- •Grenadian chocolate is world-class. Try Belmont Estate.