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Grenada✨ 10 best things to do in Grenada

Things to do in Grenada

1. Swim at Grand AnseLaze on a long curve of white sand with calm water and views across to St George's.
2. Snorkel the sculpture parkFloat above the haunting underwater statues of Moliniere Bay, now encrusted with coral.
3. Tour a spice estateLearn how nutmeg, mace, cinnamon and cocoa are grown and processed at a working plantation.
4. Hike to waterfallsTrek through rainforest to the Seven Sisters Falls or take a dip at Annandale Falls.
5. Explore St George'sClimb to Fort George for views over the pastel houses and the picturesque Carenage harbour.
6. See a water-wheel distilleryVisit River Antoine, where rum has been produced with the same traditional methods for generations.
7. Hop over to CarriacouTake the ferry to the sister island for quiet beaches, diving and Sandy Island's perfect sandbar.
8. Taste chocolate bean to barSample locally grown organic chocolate at a cocoa estate or factory.
9. Look for turtles at LeveraVisit Levera Beach in the nesting season to see leatherback turtles with a local guide.
10. Eat oil downTry the national dish, a one-pot stew of breadfruit, salted meat, dumplings and callaloo in coconut milk.

Grenada🗺️ Where to visit in Grenada

Where to go in Grenada

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  St George'sSouth-west · capitalOne of the Caribbean's prettiest harbour towns, with forts, markets and colourful hillside houses.
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  Grand Anse BeachSouth-west · beachGrenada's most famous beach, with soft sand and gentle water.
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  Grand Etang National ParkInterior · rainforestA mountain reserve around a crater lake, with hiking trails and mona monkeys.
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  CarriacouGrenadines · sister islandA laid-back island known for boat building, regattas and excellent diving.
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  Petite MartiniqueGrenadines · small islandA tiny, quiet island with a strong seafaring tradition.
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  Sauteurs & Leapers HillNorth · historyA cliff-top town tied to the legend of the last Kalinago stand.
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  Moliniere Bay Underwater Sculpture ParkWest coast · snorkellingAn underwater art gallery that is now a thriving artificial reef.
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  Belmont EstateNorth-east · heritage plantationA centuries-old working estate offering cocoa tours and local food.

Grenada🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Grenada

Best time to visit Grenada

Grenada is tropical and warm all year, cooled by trade winds. The mountainous interior is wetter and cooler than the beaches of the south-west.

Typical daytime highs and rain in St George's (approximate averages).

Grenada🎉 Festivals & events in Grenada

• August
  SpicemasGrenada's carnival, famous for the J'ouvert and Jab Jab revellers covered in oil and mud.
• April
  Carriacou Maroon and String Band Music FestivalA celebration of Big Drum dances, string bands and traditional food on Carriacou.
• Late July-early August
  Carriacou RegattaLocally built wooden sloops race alongside festivities ashore.
• June 29
  Fisherman's BirthdayFishing communities, especially Gouyave, bless boats and celebrate with music and food.

Grenada🧭 Grenada itinerary ideas

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Grenada🎒 Backpacking Grenada – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $60–90 a day

• Local minibuses, numbered by route, are cheap and frequent - flag them down anywhere along the road.
• Guesthouses and apartments around Grand Anse and Morne Rouge are better value than beach resorts.
• Fish fry nights, especially Friday in Gouyave, are a fun and inexpensive way to eat.
• Roti, bake and saltfish and street barbecue are filling, low-cost meals.
• Many trails and waterfalls can be reached by bus, though a local guide is worth it for harder hikes.

Grenada🛡️ Safety & money in Grenada

Emergency: 911 police, fire & ambulance

Grenada🛬 Getting to Grenada

Maurice Bishop International Airport near St George's has flights from North America, the UK and other Caribbean islands. Carriacou is reached by ferry or small plane, and many visitors arrive by cruise ship or yacht.

✈️ Cheap flights to Grenada: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Grenada💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Grenada

• Grenada is one of the world's leading producers of nutmeg, which appears on its national flag.
• Grenada is a nation of three main islands: Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
• Its underwater sculpture park was among the first of its kind in the world.
• Grenada's national bird, the Grenada dove, is one of the rarest doves on Earth.
• Carriacou has a long tradition of building wooden boats by hand on its beaches.

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