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Grenada

Spice island beaches and underwater sculpture park. As part of Caribbean in North America, Grenada suits travelers drawn to big cities and nature. Use this guide to plan where to go, when to visit, and how to structure your days.

Grenada

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Best time to visit: Dec – Apr

St. George's

St. George's is a favorite stop for travelers exploring Grenada, with plenty to see on foot or by local transit.

Grand Anse

Plan at least a full day in Grand Anse to enjoy its main sights, local food, and surrounding scenery.

Carriacou

Carriacou is a favorite stop for travelers exploring Grenada, with plenty to see on foot or by local transit.

What it is known for
facts
  • Spice Island nutmeg, cinnamon, and cocoa estates
  • Grand Anse Beach two-mile crescent of sand
  • Underwater sculpture park in Molinere Bay
  • St. George's horseshoe harbor and Carenage
  • Oil down one-pot breadfruit and salted meat stew
key City
name
St. George's
label
Capital
why
One of the Caribbean's prettiest harbors packs spice markets, Fort George views, and ferry links to Carriacou and the Grenadines.
Places to visit
  • area
    St. George's
    attractions
    • name
      St. George's Harbor
      duration
      2-4 hours
      book Ahead
      No ticket required; arrive early in peak season for parking and space.
    • name
      Fort George
      duration
      2-3 hours
      book Ahead
      Book timed entry 2-4 weeks ahead for popular palaces in peak season.
    • name
      Sendall Tunnel
      duration
      1-2 hours
      book Ahead
      Check official hours; book 1-2 weeks ahead if timed entry applies in peak season.
    • name
      Market Square
      duration
      1-3 hours
      book Ahead
      No ticket required; go early for markets and late afternoon for squares.
  • area
    Grand Anse
    attractions
    • name
      Grand Anse Beach
      duration
      2-4 hours
      book Ahead
      No ticket required; arrive early in peak season for parking and space.
    • name
      Morne Rouge Beach
      duration
      2-4 hours
      book Ahead
      No ticket required; arrive early in peak season for parking and space.
    • name
      Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina
      duration
      1-2 hours
      book Ahead
      Check official hours; book 1-2 weeks ahead if timed entry applies in peak season.
    • name
      Spice Island Beach Resort
      duration
      2-4 hours
      book Ahead
      No ticket required; arrive early in peak season for parking and space.
  • area
    Carriacou
    attractions
    • name
      Hillsborough Bay
      duration
      1-2 hours
      book Ahead
      Check official hours; book 1-2 weeks ahead if timed entry applies in peak season.
    • name
      Anse La Roche Beach
      duration
      2-4 hours
      book Ahead
      No ticket required; arrive early in peak season for parking and space.
    • name
      Carriacou Museum
      duration
      1.5-3 hours
      book Ahead
      Book timed entry 1-2 weeks ahead for major museums; same-day often fine off-season.
    • name
      Sandy Island
      duration
      Half day to full day
      book Ahead
      Book ferries or boat tours 3-7 days ahead in peak season.
Itineraries
  • title
    Grenada Highlights Express
    duration
    5 days
    locations
    • St. George's
    • Grand Anse
    • Carriacou
    highlights
    • Full day discovering St. George's
    • Full day discovering Grand Anse
    • Full day discovering Carriacou
    best For
    Weekend warriors and short trips
    days
    • day
      1
      title
      Arrive in St. George's
      description
      Land in St. George's, check into your stay, and take an easy orientation walk. Try a well-rated local restaurant to start your Grenada trip.
    • day
      2
      title
      Explore Grand Anse
      description
      Dedicate the day to Grand Anse: main landmarks, neighborhoods, and a signature local experience before continuing your route.
    • day
      3
      title
      Carriacou and farewell
      description
      Spend your final day in Carriacou visiting any missed sights, picking up souvenirs, and preparing for departure.
  • title
    Classic Grenada
    duration
    7 days
    locations
    • St. George's
    • Grand Anse
    • Carriacou
    highlights
    • Cover St. George's and Grand Anse
    • Explore Carriacou
    best For
    Outdoor lovers and slow travel
    days
    • day
      1
      title
      Arrive in St. George's
      description
      Land in St. George's, check into your stay, and take an easy orientation walk. Try a well-rated local restaurant to start your Grenada trip.
    • day
      2
      title
      Explore Grand Anse
      description
      Dedicate the day to Grand Anse: main landmarks, neighborhoods, and a signature local experience before continuing your route.
    • day
      3
      title
      Carriacou and farewell
      description
      Spend your final day in Carriacou visiting any missed sights, picking up souvenirs, and preparing for departure.
  • title
    Grenada Beaches & Coast
    duration
    5 days
    locations
    • St. George's
    • Grand Anse
    • Carriacou
    highlights
    • Coastal day in St. George's
    • Coastal day in Grand Anse
    • Coastal day in Carriacou
    best For
    Sun seekers, swimmers, and coastal road trips
    days
    • day
      1
      title
      Arrive in St. George's
      description
      Check in near the shore and take a relaxed walk along the waterfront. Swim or sunbathe if conditions allow, then settle into a seaside dinner in St. George's.
    • day
      2
      title
      Grand Anse coast
      description
      Spend the day on Grand Anse's shoreline: Grand Anse Beach, Morne Rouge Beach, Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, with time for cafés, boat trips, or sunset views.
    • day
      3
      title
      Carriacou and farewell
      description
      Enjoy a final beach morning in Carriacou, visiting Hillsborough Bay, Anse La Roche Beach, Carriacou Museum before you depart Grenada.
  • title
    Grenada Countryside
    duration
    5 days
    locations
    • St. George's
    • Grand Anse
    • Carriacou
    highlights
    • Rural stop: St. George's
    • Rural stop: Grand Anse
    • Rural stop: Carriacou
    best For
    Nature lovers, hikers, and slow travel
    days
    • day
      1
      title
      Arrive in St. George's
      description
      Reach St. George's, drop bags at a rural stay, and take a short walk through nearby villages or trails to get oriented.
    • day
      2
      title
      Grand Anse countryside
      description
      Explore Grand Anse at an easy pace: Grand Anse Beach, Morne Rouge Beach, Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina with a focus on open landscapes away from the crowds.
    • day
      3
      title
      Carriacou and farewell
      description
      Wrap up with a slow morning in Carriacou, stopping at Hillsborough Bay, Anse La Roche Beach, Carriacou Museum before heading home.
  • title
    Grenada Monuments & Hot Spots
    duration
    5 days
    locations
    • St. George's
    • Carriacou
    • Grand Anse
    highlights
    • Must-see: St. George's Harbor
    • Must-see: Fort George
    • Must-see: Hillsborough Bay
    • Must-see: Anse La Roche Beach
    best For
    Sightseeing, history buffs, and first-time landmark hunters
    days
    • day
      1
      title
      Icons of St. George's
      description
      Start in St. George's with St. George's Harbor, Fort George, Sendall Tunnel, buying timed tickets ahead when possible and finishing with a walk through the historic center.
    • day
      2
      title
      Carriacou monuments
      description
      Focus on Carriacou's tourist favorites: Hillsborough Bay, Anse La Roche Beach, Carriacou Museum with breaks for local food between sights.
    • day
      3
      title
      Grand Anse landmarks and farewell
      description
      Catch any remaining must-sees in Grand Anse, including Grand Anse Beach, Morne Rouge Beach, Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, before your departure.
When to go & typical weather
summary
December through April is dry season in Grenada, perfect for Grand Anse Beach, spice plantation tours, and underwater sculpture park snorkeling. Trade winds keep the Spice Isle comfortable during peak winter escape season.
typical Weather
St. George's Dec-Apr: highs 29-30°C (84-86°F), lows 22-23°C (72-73°F), 50-70 mm rain. Sea 27°C (81°F). Nutmeg harvest year-round but driest now.
details
  • Dec-Mar peak; cruise ship days busy in St. George's.
  • Jun-Nov hurricane season; monitor forecasts Aug-Oct.
  • Carnival (Aug) vibrant but wetter.
  • Shoulder Nov and late Apr offer calm seas, fewer tourists.
most Affordable
period
Jun – Nov
summary
Hurricane-season months offer Grenada's steepest resort discounts when Spice Isle properties cut rates to maintain occupancy despite rain risk.
details
  • Grand Anse beach resorts discount 40-50% in Sep-Oct.
  • Boutique spice plantation hotels offer wet-season rates.
  • Dive operators cut prices in green season.
  • Regional flights less crowded with lower fares.
most Expensive
period
Dec – Apr
summary
Dry-season winter peak fills Grenada resorts when cruise ship days and winter escape travelers pay premium rates for Caribbean spice island holidays.
details
  • Grand Anse hotels premium Dec-Jan with minimum stays.
  • Cruise ship days increase St. George's tour and restaurant prices.
  • Silversands and boutique resorts sell out at peak rates.
  • Direct flights from UK and US cost most in winter.
Airports & arrivals
summary
Maurice Bishop International Airport in St. George's is the main gateway.
airports
  • name
    Maurice Bishop International Airport
    code
    GND
    location
    St. George's
    distance From Center
    8 km (5 mi) south of St. George's
    transfer Note
    Taxis serve Grand Anse and the capital
Getting around
overview
Grenadians use minibuses and taxis; no rail network on the island.
trains
    ferries
      subways
        public Transit
        • name
          Grenada Bus
          kind
          public
          description
          Route buses around St. George's and the island.
          ticketing
          Pay cash when boarding.
        • name
          Water Taxi Grenada
          kind
          public
          description
          Boats linking coastal towns and Carriacou.
          ticketing
          Buy at ferry terminals.
        • name
          St. George's Taxi Stand
          kind
          public
          description
          Licensed taxis at the cruise terminal and town.
          ticketing
          Agree fare before departure.
        ride Share
          Currency
          code
          XCD
          name
          Eastern Caribbean dollar
          symbol
          $
          note
          Carry some eastern caribbean dollar in cash for taxis and markets; card acceptance is strongest in major cities and tourist areas.

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          Visas & official entry links
          Local customs
          summary
          Grenada is the Spice Isle, with friendly Caribbean manners, strong nutmeg pride, and relaxed beach culture. St. George's is walkable and formal compared with rural parishes. Respect for carnival and church events shapes dress advice.
          customs
          • Good morning greetings are expected on buses and in markets.
          • Spice tours and cocoa walks expect tipping guides.
          • Beach attire belongs on beaches, not in town shops.
          dos
          • Use reef-safe sunscreen on dive sites like Bianca C wreck.
          • Tip 10 to 15 percent if service charge is not included.
          • Dress neatly for fine dining and church if attending.
          • Use registered taxis from Maurice Bishop airport.
          • Ask before photographing workers at spice processing stations.
          donts
          • Do not wear camouflage; it is restricted.
          • Do not take nutmeg or plants through customs without declarations.
          • Do not assume marijuana is legal; penalties apply.
          • Do not leave valuables on Grand Anse beach unattended.
          • Do not enter private cocoa estates without permission.
          Useful travel phrases
          language
          English
          phrases
          • english
            Please
            local
            Please
            pronunciation
            PLEEZ
          • english
            Thank you
            local
            Thank you
            pronunciation
            THANK yoo
          • english
            Yes
            local
            Yes
            pronunciation
            YES
          • english
            No
            local
            No
            pronunciation
            NOH
          • english
            How much?
            local
            How much?
            pronunciation
            how MUCH
          • english
            Where is the nearest restaurant or bar?
            local
            Where is the nearest restaurant or bar?
            pronunciation
            wair iz thuh NEER-est RES-tuh-raunt or BAR
          • english
            Where is the airport?
            local
            Where is the airport?
            pronunciation
            wair iz thee AIR-port
          • english
            I need help
            local
            I need help
            pronunciation
            eye need HELP
          • english
            I need a hospital
            local
            I need a hospital
            pronunciation
            eye need uh HOS-pih-tul
          • english
            Call the police
            local
            Call the police
            pronunciation
            kawl thuh puh-LEES
          Longer stays
          visa Summary
          U.S. citizens may visit Grenada visa-free for up to three months for tourism. Work permits and the Citizenship by Investment program allow longer stays when sponsorship or investment criteria are satisfied. Caribbean immigration programs evolve regularly, so verify current requirements with Grenada's immigration authority.

          Practical tips.

          • Rent a car for Grand Etang and north-coast beaches because public buses mainly serve the St. George's corridor.
          • Apply reef-safe sunscreen before snorkeling in the Marine Protected Area where certain sunscreens are restricted.
          • Shop Spice Market early on Saturday before cruise-ship crowds narrow the aisles in St. George's.
          More travel tips ↗

          Locate Grenada.

          Location map of Grenada

          Before you go.

          Check current entry requirements and travel conditions with official sources before booking. Read the current U.S. State Department advisory for Grenada ↗