Travel and vacation guide for Grenada, Caribbean

Beaches

There are 46 sun-kissed beaches around Grenada’s Spice Island. From the spectacular white sands of family-friendly Grande Anse Beach to the secluded pink sands of Pink Gin Beach at the tip of the island. For those couples who don’t want to be disturbed, try La Sagesse Beach. The waters around Grenada are crystal clear with calm waves that are ideal for water sports, from snorkelling to kayaking. There is always plenty to do on and around the beaches to satisfy the whole family.

Tourism

From the port of St. George, you can see the incredible cruise ships arriving at the pier. Visit Fort George or Fort Fredrick with their rich history, then head to the colorful Sunnyside Gardens. These are a must have for everyone. For nature lovers visit the volcanic lakes and the beautiful waterfalls of the island, they must be seen. There are plenty of things to do for the whole family. Carnival time is during the month of August. What a fun and exciting experience with Calypso music and colorful floats parading through the streets, everyone dancing and partying late into the night. Traveling around the island traditionally known as “Island of Spice” is very easy to do by hiring a local taxi. The driver will be sure to show you all the highlights of the islands, or book a day trip with a tour coach company, you’ll find plenty of these to suit your every need. Or simply ask your hotel receptionist who will be happy to arrange travel and transport or a local tour guide for you. Grenada is lush green and extremely mountainous, so if your fitness level is extremely high, walking or cycling would be a fantastic way to see this beautiful island.

family attractions

You can visit the national park of Granada or the working cocoa plantation on the Belmonte estate. Here you can buy a variety of island-grown spices in the huge open-air markets in the town of St George or try chartering a yacht for the day to sail around Grenada and see the fantastic contrasts of this lush green island with the beaches. of white sand.

Night life

Grenada has, like all Caribbean islands, a fabulous nightlife from beach parties to all-night bars playing the island’s calypso and soca music. Steel pans are often played by hotel pools and there is always nightly entertainment inside and outside the hotel complexes.

Purchases

There are many souvenir shops in the local tourist shops in St George. It also has some quality duty-free jewelry stores. A new commercial development has opened in the port in recent years, bringing more business to the city. Street vendors are all over the tourist areas selling handmade and wood-carved gifts. St George also has a great food market where you can buy local island grown spices and lots of tropical fruits and vegetables.

Eating

Food is delicious in the Caribbean, from rice and peas to snapper fish with grilled chicken, which is popular with tourists. There are many street vendors selling local food. Most hotels have a variety of spicy and savory foods for the whole family to enjoy. If you are not a lover of spicy food, there are plenty of other dishes to choose from to suit your palate.

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