"Grenada - The Spice Island" Top 5 Page for this destination Grenada by Rachael71

Grenada Travel Guide: 483 reviews and 959 photos

Grenada is the most southerly of the Windward Islands and is famous for its beautiful beaches and its spices. It is a very green and beautiful island, with a stunning rainforest that shouldn't be missed.

St George's

Carenage, St. George's

The capital of the island is St George's, a pretty harbour town on the south-west of the island. The famous spice market is here, and it's a nice place just to wander about. The history of Grenada is evident everywhere you turn - be sure to vist Fort George to learn more about its past.

Snorkelling and diving

Sea snake

The coral reefs around the island are great to try scuba diving and snorkelling, and there are many companies that run boat trips out to the best places to dive. A lot of hotels have snorkelling equipment for guests' use, as well as kayaks and sunsails. My underwater photography isn't great (only a disposable camera!) but this slightly blurry shot will give you an idea of what to expect.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Sunshine, spices and sand
Cons:Mosquitoes
In a nutshell:A great place for relaxation

Last visit to Grenada: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Jun 10, 2004
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Reviews (14)

Island tours Things to Do (6)

We took a jeep safari trip of the island which included a visit to this waterfall - if you could brave the cold of the... more travel advice

Nutmeg Things to Do (6)

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Snorkelling at L'Anse audxEpines - Grenada

Snorkelling and scuba diving Things to Do (6)

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A grackle having its breakfast - Grenada

Our little visitors! Things to Do (6)

These birds visited every morning at breakfast time to take what they could from our table - we had to cover the basket... more travel advice

Comments (8)

deecat Apr 3, 2007 at 5:27 PM Report Abuse

Excellent presentation of Grenada. Wonderful insights, descriptions and brilliant photos to match.
catalysta Jan 16, 2006 at 4:21 PM Report Abuse

What an enticing island! Thanks for the great info tips...Wendy
doreenellen Jul 19, 2005 at 8:07 AM Report Abuse

Looks great place and is on my list to go one day ! Thanks for another lovely page with good info and photos.
bijo69 Jul 13, 2004 at 4:17 PM Report Abuse

Another great island to explore... Great tips!!!!! Too bad I never can afford hotels like the one you stayed at :(
JetlagCity Jul 13, 2004 at 1:28 PM Report Abuse

Very valuable tip re: that tour guide! This looks like a wonderful place - it's been far too long since I've snorkelled around a coral reef!
TuanRonski Jul 12, 2004 at 5:45 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the tips about GrenadaExplorer and Art Fabrik( I haven't seen this elsewhere). If you are thinking of SE Asia, don't forget Malaysia- there is a lot of culture and great scenary there.
joernme Jul 8, 2004 at 5:32 AM Report Abuse

Sorry to hear you had to go to prison. At least you got to take some great shots from up there ;-) Good tips, wish I was there now instead of sitting in the office... Best regards from Germany!
BerniShand Jun 17, 2004 at 6:44 AM Report Abuse

great tips, the hotel sounds fabulous..........nothing wrong with being pampered !