Grenada travel guide

Nicknamed the Spice Island due to its longstanding nutmeg, cinnamon, cocoa and clove farms, Grenada has a lush interior that’s as beautiful as its coastline. Add to that fantastic reef snorkelling, excellent hiking trails and perhaps the prettiest capital in the Caribbean and you’ve got a perfect little package of nature and history. Read our Grenada travel guide to find out more.

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Grenada travel guide

Grenada is a green island. Whether first seen from the sea or from the air, the rainforest covering a mountainous interior and fringed with white-sand beaches makes a cracking first impression. There’s a ton of outdoorsy fun to be had here – from the hiking trails, birdlife and easy-access waterfalls on land to the flourishing marine life, colourful corals and sunken shipwrecks underwater.

Grenada delivers everything you could want from the Caribbean: forests, beaches, incredible marine life and a rich culture brimming with fantastic food and music.

Grenada's history is ever-present as you explore the islands, too, from the colourful colonial houses that pepper the hillsides of the capital, St George’s, to the plantation houses that serve as reminders of the country’s dark past. But happily, Grenada, together with sister islands Carriacou and Petite Martinique, escapes the mega resorts and high rises that blight some other Caribbean nations. Read our Grenada travel guide to discover more.

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Grenada is…

a natural wonderland both above and below the water.

Grenada isn’t…

just about beaches and luxury resorts.

Things to do in Grenada

A small boat can sail you into the remote bays and quiet ports that larger cruise ships can’t access, allowing you to explore hidden corners, cays and communities. So take to the waters on a yacht – to the tiny island of Mayreau, perhaps, or the pristine underwater life around Sandy Island. The reefs around Grenada are stunning, so get under the water. You could snorkel offshore from Grande Anse or Carriacou. Or get your dive on. Wreck dives are a speciality around these parts, including Bianca C, a 180m passenger ship that sank in 1961 that’s now teeming with moray eels and barracuda. Alternatively, learn the ropes by taking a PADI diving course at a low-key dive centre on Carriacou. Travelling responsibly should be a major priority. Opt for small, locally run accommodation or responsibly run resorts that build a skilled local workforce, reduce energy costs and waste, and source local produce. Make sure any tour operator you travel with is committed to protecting wildlife. And – however tempting – never touch fish, coral or turtles. Despite protected status, sea turtles are still sometimes slaughtered for their meat and shells, so avoid buying turtle products. Or go one step further and take a dedicated marine conservation holiday in Carriacou. Spice plays a large part in Grenadian culture – a third of the world’s supply of nutmeg is produced here, and cinnamon, cloves, mace, and ginger are also exported. Visit the Spice Market in St George’s or make for the Gouyave Nutmeg Station on the island’s west side.

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Forget about the island history. You can learn about the original indigenous inhabitants, slave trade and colonial period at the National Museum in St George’s, plus hike up to Fort George, a 300-year-old fortress with working cannons. An hour’s drive away, the Belmont Plantation offers a fascinating slice of social and agricultural history in a bucolic setting. Fixate on the coast. Grenada is ripe for hiking, with numerous rainforest trails and waterfalls tumbling down its volcanic slopes. While you’re at it, look out for the rich array of birdlife, particularly tiny hummingbirds, the endemic Grenada dove and the hook-billed kite. Fresh seafood is a major part of the diet, so don’t forget to eat local. Visit Gouyave for Fish Friday, when the main street is chock-a-block with stalls selling everything from fish kebabs to lobster, usually to a soundtrack of live music. Grenada's national dish is the "oil down": meat and vegetables cooked in spices and coconut milk.

Grenada travel guide