Top 24 Attractions in Grenada

Grenada is atypical Caribbean. There are no noisy parties, dangerous cities or annoying merchants. It seems that in the country everyone has their own craft and enjoys life. And together with the locals, tourists also want to enjoy their stay on the island. What most tourists come to Grenada for is beautiful beaches and clear water. Here, on every sandy spit, you can find palm trees, beautiful coral reefs, restaurants with delicious traditional cuisine, peace and quiet.

What to see in Grenada?

The most interesting and beautiful places, photos and a brief description.

St. George's

This is the capital of Grenada, located on the western coast of the country, in a picturesque bay. The city was built by the French in 1650. It is located on the slope of an extinct volcano, it is surrounded by a tropical forest and a snow-white beach. During its existence, the city burned down 8 times, so the authorities passed a law due to which there are no buildings in the city higher than the tops of palm trees. This makes St. George's even more charming.

Grand Anse beach

This is a quiet beach for privacy with the ocean. Five kilometers of its snow-white sand are separated from the hustle and bustle by formidable rocks. To get to the beach, you need to travel 4 km by bike or walk. Then you can enjoy the waves, sit in a quiet restaurant and calmly soak up the sun. There is no infrastructure on the beach, but it is clean and safe. Palm trees save tourists from the heat.

Seven Sisters Waterfall

The waterfall is located in the Grand Etan National Park. It got its name because of the number of cascades: it has seven of them. It is located in the center of the island, to get to it, you need to follow a hiking trail through a beautiful tropical forest. Along the way, you can see how bananas, cocoa, nutmeg grow. And after a 45-minute walk, tourists enjoy a refreshing swim in the waterfall.

Fort George

Fort George is located in the capital of Grenada. This is a fortress built in 1710. Now part of the fort is open to visitors, and the other part is used for administrative purposes: the Royal Police of Grenada is located in the fortress. The fort is guarded by military men dressed in ancient uniforms who show tourists how the cannons work. They are also used to launch fireworks.

Lever National Park

The 450-acre park protects the most picturesque part of Grenada's coastline. Nearby is a large mangrove swamp and the sea. Therefore, more than 80 species of birds settled in this area, including snipe, herons and black-necked stilt. And in the sea near the park there are amazing coral reefs and whole fields of algae.

Fort Frederick

The fort rises above the capital of Grenada and has an advantageous strategic location. It was built in the 19th century. He repeatedly took part in wars, as evidenced by his dilapidated state. From here you have a wonderful view of the city and harbor. Due to its architecture from the colonial period, the fort is one of the country's most popular attractions.

bay morne rouge

Morne Rouge is one of the main beach holiday areas in Grenada. This place has a well-developed infrastructure, many restaurants, hotels and cafes. The snow-white beach, surrounded by forests and washed by turquoise water, attracts wealthy tourists who want to go diving or relax comfortably on the beach. It is separated from Grand Anse Beach by Quarantine Point.

Underwater sculpture park

In the Caribbean Sea, off the coast of Grenada, is the world's first underwater sculpture park. It was created in 2006 by the English sculptor Jason Taylor. There are 65 sculptures on an area of ​​800 m² at a depth of up to 3 m. Among them is a cyclist, a fat man watching TV, a witch-like girl. In addition to attracting tourists, sculptures are useful in that they are artificial reefs.

Harbor Carenage

This is the main harbor of the capital. Along it is the city of St. George's, which is the center of the country's marine life. At the eastern entrance to Carenage is one of the main attractions of the city - Fort Frederick. This is a miraculously surviving fort, which was saved from destruction by an American pilot's mistake. It was built in the 19th century.

Grand Ethan National Park

On the territory of the park there is a small forest area located in the center of the island. The park is known for its crater lakes, the amazing Seven Sisters and Annandale waterfalls, and many hiking trails for tourists to climb to the top of the mountain range. Under the waterfalls there are many deep underwater caves with crystal clear water.

Annandale Falls

The waterfall is located in the center of Grenada, in the Grand Etan National Park. Its height is 9 meters. Water flows into a small reservoir surrounded by amazing nature and a grotto. This is a heavenly place to relax, unlike other waterfalls. If you look around, you can see monkeys frolicking on the plants.

Dugaldston Estate

This place is called the "land of spices". It is located in the city of Gouyave and is a plantation of nutmeg and cocoa. On it you can admire nature, look at the process of collecting plants, feel the unique aroma of real cocoa and nutmeg, and then buy them in a processed form. This is very exotic shopping.

Nature Center La Sagesse

From this place began the settlement of Grenada. In this picturesque, incredibly green corner, the first inhabitants of the island settled. The nature center is located on the southwest coast of Grenada. It includes hot springs, three beautiful beaches surrounded by coconut trees, a beautiful coral reef and a nameless rock covered with ancient petroglyphs.

Carriacou and Petit Martinique Islands

These are islands belonging to Grenada and located to the north of it. Carriacou Island occupies 34 km², and Petit Martinique Island 2.37 km² - it is a rounded volcanic cone. The islands are notable for the four carnivals that take place on their territory. These are Carnival, Carriacou Regatta, Parang and Village Maroon. Recently, the Carriacou Maroon music festival has become popular.

Lake Antoine

In the north of the country, surrounded by dense banana plantations, there is a small lake Antoine. It is the source of the river of the same name and attracts, first of all, bird lovers. The large sparrow family Finch, red whistling ducks, kite snails live on the lake. During excursions to the lake, the most popular entertainment is tasting excellent white rum, which is made in Grenada.

Winery River Antoine Rum Distillery

This is the oldest rum distillery in the Caribbean, founded in 1785. It is located in the north of Grenada, near Lake Antoine. In production, sugar cane is used, which grows around the factory. The country is known for this alcoholic drink, so tourists have the opportunity to see the process of its production and independently evaluate the taste.

Baysway beach

The beach is located in the northeastern part of the island. This beach is ideal for families with children or for those who are just learning to swim. The water in this place is crystal clear, and the depth is very shallow, without sudden changes in altitude. There are many locals on the beach on weekends, and on weekdays it is almost deserted. Tourists are fed with homemade food in cozy restaurants or tents, and a good road leads to the beach.

Jessamine Eden Botanical Garden

The garden is located in the western part of the island, a 15-minute drive from the center of the capital. The 60 acres of the park are planted with tropical gardens, small forest and agricultural farms. Several rivers flow through the territory of the garden, in which there is a mullet. The park got its name because of the jasmine growing in it. Among the lovely flowers you can see hummingbirds. This is a heavenly place to enjoy nature.

Falls of Concord

In the thickets of the rainforest in the west of Grenada there are beautiful waterfalls. A good road leads to the Concord Falls, as well as a hiking trail. It passes through Muscat plantations. After a leisurely walk through the forest, you can swim in the cool waters of Concorde. The waterfall consists of three cascades that form a clear reservoir.

National Museum of Grenada

This is an old building located at the intersection of Moncton Street and Young Street. The museum is located in the middle of French barracks built in 1704. It contains pottery from the Indian settlements of Grenada, a large collection of old rum, and the bathroom of the Empress Josephine. Also in the museum's collection there are documents about the events of 1979 that led to the attack by the Americans.

Jenny Island

This is a very small island that is part of Grenada. He became famous because of his incredibly clear water. Coastal waters of the island are considered among the cleanest in the world. Transparent, warm, they attract divers from all over the world. Visibility in the water reaches 30 meters. This is the perfect place to observe the marine world. The island is famous for its underwater volcano. Near it there are many rare animals.

Antoine Bay

The bay is located on the east coast of Grenada. The bay is liked not only by tourists, but also by local residents. It is notable for its beautiful white sand beach and the picturesque Antoine River, which is surrounded by a beautiful rainforest. Diving and surfing are practiced on the beach, and you can escape from the heat under the palm trees that comfortably surround the beach.

Ense Laroche beach

The beach is located in the northwest of Gun Point Island. It is shaped like a sickle and is known as the best place for snorkelling. On the beach there are beautiful coral reefs that divers love to look at. Turtles also live on the beach and lay their eggs there. In addition to observing nature and doing sports, on the beach you can sunbathe in silence and relax in the shade of palm trees.

City of Grenville

The city is located on the east coast of Grenada, in a picturesque bay. Grenville was founded in 1763 by the French, and now it is the second largest city in the country, its industrial and agricultural center. The city has the largest nutmeg processing factory, a colorful local craft market, and the Rainbow City Festival.