A southerly Windward island, composed of rainforest-covered mountains, fertile valleys of nutmeg, cocoa, mahogany and orange immortelle trees, sheltered bays and inlets with stretches of fine yellow-white sandy beaches, Grenada exudes a shy charm that makes the visitor feel at ease. Known as the Spice Island because of its production of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and vanilla, Grenada offers you an array of sights and places of interest to discover. As well as the typical palm-fringed beaches and secluded bays, Grenada offers old plantations, waterfalls and rainforest walks, creole architecture in Gouvaye, botanical gardens and markets in St George's. Grenada is a beautiful and fascinating luxury holiday destination.
Facts
Capital
St George`s
Airport
Point Salines, 5 miles from St George`s
Size
21 miles long, 12 miles wide
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (£1 = 4EC$)
Population
95,000 approximately including Carriacou and Petit Martinique
Temperature
26 degrees Centigrade
Local highlights
Carnival is in August. Food is excellent: specialities include lambi (conch), callaloo soup made of dasheen leaves, goat and seafood, nutmeg features on top of rum punches and in breakfast jelly. Rum and Carib beer are the local drinks. Perfumes and pot pourris made from the island`s spices as well as the spices themselves, straw, palm and wood craftware all make excellent souvenirs.
Getting out and about
The hotels we feature are a short distance by taxi from the airport. However, a hire-car is very useful for visiting the island, getting into St George`s, exploring the coast for harbours and beaches. Cars can be booked through the hotels and delivered to your hotel. Recommended excursions include St George`s, Gouvaye, Concord Falls, Dougaldston Estate, Grand Etang forest centre, Grenville, Morne Fendue plantation house and La Sagesse Protected Seascape of beaches, mangrove, salt pond and coral reef.
Travel arrangements
Flying time London to Grenada is approximately 10 hours. British Airways has direct flights from London Gatwick to Grenada. Virgin Atlantic has a direct flight from London Gatwick to Grenada.