Grenada, known as a Jewel of the Caribbean, is a holiday destination for the discerning traveller. It is fast becoming one of the high end Caribbean island destinations. We have put together many pages of information for you about a vacation on the island of Grenada. The currency, weather, what to pack, the nearby islands, and more.
Known fondly as the Isle of Spice, being situated 12º north of the Equator and therefore well within the tropics, Grenada is a truly special place to visit. The warmth and the charm of the islanders will capture your heart and your imagination. You will come home feeling relaxed and refreshed. The Grenada landscape is one of the prettiest in the Caribbean, with many spectacular and unspoilt beaches; majestic mountain views; valleys and waterfalls. There is a tropical rain forest (Grand Etang) and a crater lake. The island of Grenada is overflowing with banana and cocoa plantations, tropical fruits and flowers and the sweet aroma of spices. Despite being one of the more developed islands in the Caribbean, Grenada is quite untouched by commercialism and has retained its character. Rarely will you see a building taller than a coconut tree!
The capital is St. George’s. Nestled into a hillside above a busy harbour, it is known as the jewel in the Caribbean. Alluring by day and sparkling by night, it has retained a certain charm and character now lost by many of its counterparts. Visit any of the hilltop restaurants or bars, and you will see for yourself how the city sparkles like a thousand diamonds at night. For the explorer there are many attractions: rum distilleries, sugar mills, plantations and areas of archaeological interest. There are also waterfalls, a tropical rain forest and a nature reserve, not to mention some of the finest unspoilt silver sand beaches in the Caribbean, which are usually fringed with sea grape and coconut trees to shield you from the tropical sun. As there are no private beaches in Grenada, access to every beach must be made available to all.
The many luxury hotels and the larger restaurants have evening entertainment, and there are a host of sports facilities. Experience something different like crab racing, or dancing to the sound of a steel band under a moonlit Caribbean sky. There is a varied choice of restaurants in the St George’s and surrounding areas.
English electrical appliances of the square 3-pin 230 volt type can be used. Transformers are required for 110v appliances. A travel plug or two will probably be a good idea if your gadgets (hairdryer etc.) don’t have that type of plug; European appliances will mostly fit the power supply but the plugs will be wrong. Language The official language of Grenada is English.
There are three very good supermarkets near the villa, all within a five-minute drive. IGA/True Value; FoodFair & Foodland. There are a few other independent smaller supermarkets in town.
This is relatively easy given the choice of taxis, buses and rental cars available. Taxi rates are set and can be hired even for a day’s sightseeing. Driving in Grenada is on the left side of the road.
Access to the other islands is simple, and there are some superb islands you can visit. For instance: day trips to Mustique, Carriacou, Trinidad, Antigua, St. Lucia; or down to Margarita Island off Venezuela, for a change of pace and tempo. These are just a few of the many accessible places to visit. See our page on the nearby islands.
