Grenada
Welcome to Grenada the Spice of the Caribbean, a hidden gem with unspoiled beauty offering a lifestyle so pure and authentic that you will feel instantly renewed. Famed for its aromatic spices and organic chocolate, the tri-island destination of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique is located in the eastern Caribbean. The Pure Grenada experience beckons visitors to its 40 white sandy beaches including the world-famous Grand Anse Beach, 15 breathtaking waterfalls, 5 chocolate factories, 3 rum distilleries, and more than 30 unforgettable dive sites, including the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean ‘Bianca C’ and the World’s First Underwater Sculpture Park. The World Travel & Tourism Council “Safe Travels” approved destination is committed to protecting your health and safety while allowing you to tailor a beyond-the-ordinary Pure Grenada experience, Just-For-you.
Where to Go:
ST. GEORGES
St. Georges is the capital of Grenada. The town is surrounded by a hillside of an old volcano crater and is located on a horseshoe-shaped harbor. St. George’s is a popular Caribbean tourist destination. The town has developed in recent years while preserving its history, culture, and natural environment. The parish in which Saint George’s is located is the home of St. George’s University School of Medicine and Maurice Bishop International Airport. The main exports are cocoa bean (cacao), nutmeg, and mace spice. It has a moderate tropical climate that ensures the success of spice production. Nutmeg is a key crop, followed by spices such as cocoa, mace, cloves, vanilla, cinnamon and ginger.
BB’S CRAB SHACK
BB’s Crab Shack Caribbean Restaurant in West Ealing has been wowing customers since 1993. Its aim has always been to let visitors experience the tastes and colors of the Caribbean in general, and Grenada in particular. Since 1997, the growing popularity of BB’s has been accelerated by a number of appearances on both Radio and TV. They have also had the fantastic honor of twice hosting a Caribbean lunch for the West Indian Cricket Team. Trip Advisor also awarded BB’s its Certificate of Excellence in 2013.
HOUSE OF CHOCOLATE
House of Chocolate is a unique and beautiful hand crafted mini-museum portraying the history of chocolate. It features a small café with delicious chocolates made onsite; you can also enjoy other treats including ice cream, cakes and drinks. A small boutique carries a selection of all things made with cocoa in Grenada.
PRICKLY BAY MARINA
Prickly Bay Marina, part of the Prickly Bay Waterside family is located at 12.00 North, 61,45 West, in the heart of the wide and deep waters of Prickly Bay. Prickly Bay Marina hosts on its premises Custom, Immigrations and Health Officers in order for vessels to clear in and out seven days a week. Agency services for Clearance assistance is also available, just call the office. The office is manned by friendly staff and the Marina Manager is a semi-retired Captain that fully understands a mariner’s problems and requests.
GRAND ANSE BEACH
A silky stretch of sheltered white sand where visitors and locals enjoy the view of the capital, this world famous beach spans two miles/three kilometers along the southwest coastline. Nearby water sport specialists, hotels, restaurants and a Vendors Market which offers a variety of services and local products.
THE CARENAGE
A scenic inlet, the Carenage is a great place for a stroll along the water’s edge, taking in the colorful fishing boats and the bustle of supplies being loaded for other islands. At the north end, some of the sturdy Georgian buildings overlooking the water have been restored. The Carenage has also provided refuge for sailors and their prized vessels for more than 300 years. All manner and size of boats from all over the world can routinely be found here bobbing safely astride charming and colorful colonial-era buildings.
GRAND ETANG LAKE & FOREST PRESERVE
The most popular areas in Grenada for hiking and trekking is undoubtedly the rainforest around the Grand Etang Forest Reserve, high up in the mountains of the island’s interior. Grand Etang’s varied elevations and terrains maintain several different ecological subsystems, culminating in the elfin woodlands high up the slopes of the reserve’s central mountains. Grand Etang’s flora includes towering mahogany and giant gommier trees as well as a multitude of ferns, tropical flowers, and other indigenous plants. The lush vegetation provides shelter for a wide variety of animals, particularly for the island’s many species of birds. The broad winged hawk (known here as the gree-gree), Lesser Antillean swift, Antillean euphonia, purple throated carib, Antillean crested hummingbird (known as the Doctor Bird) and the Lesser Antillean tanager (known as the soursop) are all common sights. In addition, Grand Etang is populated by plenty of frogs and lizards, as well as playing host to opossums, armadillos, mongoose, and the Mona monkey. Hikes at Grand Etang range from easy 15 minute jaunts to rigorous expeditions of several hours. The trails are quite good, and the Forest Reserve provides excellent guides (both written and human).
ANNANDALE FALLS
Just a short drive from the capital, Annandale Falls are enclosed in a garden of green and a wall of rocks covered in soft ferns and other vegetation. A dip is most invigorating. Or simply revel in the beauty and sounds of the falls. Spend time in the surrounding gardens where tropical flowers and trees flourish and visit the Interpretation Centre.
LUNCH AT WILD ORCHID
The Wild Orchid Bar is located in the midst of the Tropical Rainforest at Annandale Waterfall & Forest Park. The wild orchid offers a Treehouse-type ambiance and hosts different specials throughout the week.
WEST INDIES BREWERY
Founded with the desire to bring craft beer to Grenada, West Indies Brewery has created a range of ales that are available in its own beer garden ‘The Brewery’ as well as other bars in the South of Grenada. Visiting allows you to come have a drink, enjoy bar snacks as well as take a peek at the brewing process.
360 DEGREES
360 Degrees Restaurant & Lounge offers outstanding service in a casual dining setting overlooking the picturesque Carenage in St George’s Grenada.
STREET FOOD WEDNESDAY
Street Food Wednesday occurs every Wednesday down at Dodgy Dock, True Blue Bay Resort. The idea of this is to bring you local, regional and international street food at street food prices while hosting live music. If you’re looking for things to do in Grenada on a Wednesday, this should definitely be on your list – It is a medley of flavors and music.
61 WEST
Welcome to where tranquility and excitement merge. Let the cool breeze stir you, as you soak up the sun, sea sprays and ambiance. The freshest seafood, local fruits and vegetables will keep you coming back for more. Come and savor its irresistible fresh sushi-grade tuna, lobster, conch (known to locals as lambie) and other locally available fish.
