Concepcion, Mayo, La Granada, Grenada, Spice Island... The many nicknames and names that have officially replaced each other since the discovery of this West Indian gem by Columbus can be the envy of any Caribbean island. Even the political strife of the 70s did not stop those who wanted to vacation in Grenada, let alone today, when there are absolutely no obstacles to the miracle voyage.
Grenada on the map
The island of Grenada on the world map or a detailed map of the island can be viewed using the navigation buttons (+/-). Caribbean on the map
The geographical “registration” of Grenada is the southernmost region of the Antilles Windward Islands. The island owes its origin to the volcanic violence that shook the earth millions of years ago; the legacy of the eruptions is an unusual landscape. The highest point (840 m) is Mount Saint Catherine in the northern part of the territory. The total area of Grenada is 310 km², the low-lying coast of the West Indian paradise caresses the Caribbean Sea.
The land belongs to the state of the same name. It neighbors the islands of Venezuela, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The title of capital is St. George's, the largest city in Grenada. The population is just under 100 thousand people.
Holidays in Grenada
Here it is possible to combine a relaxing holiday with an active one. The healing component of the tour is also important. We are talking about hot springs, environmentally friendly products, and incomparable salty air. There are many entertainments related to the water element: beach nirvana, yachting, cruise promenades along the coast, extreme diving with appropriate equipment, sea fishing.
The hotel complexes are framed with lace of greenery; in the room the guest will find everything he needs. Visitors should take into account that in most hotels the All inclusive system, so revered by tourists, is not provided; you will have to take care of food yourself.
Excursion routes through shady forests, shopping trips to miniature souvenir shops, tasting tours, incendiary shows in the style of the Caribbean, voyages to the historical places of Grenada - this is not all of what the hospitable island offers its guests.
The nature of Grenada
The island has crystal-clear mountain lakes, tropical thickets, the emerald surface of reed fields, and grotto caves. On the fertile lands of Grenada, wild specimens coexist with noble crops. All this beauty is surrounded by the teeming waters of the Caribbean Sea.
The Etang Lake Forest Reserve is one of Grenada's ecological masterpieces. A huge reserve is located in the very center of the island; the true asset of the park is Lake Etang. The landscapes near the reservoir are fantastic: garlands of waterfalls, forest cascades characteristic of mountainous areas, bubbling springs, ancient plantations. Guests of the reserve have the opportunity to observe the life of hawks, crested hummingbirds, nimble lizards and frogs, and admire the blooming of rare orchids. However, any corner of Grenada will not disappoint fans of pristine nature.
Attractions in Grenada
In addition to Etang Lake Forest Reserve, natural attractions include: Bay Gardens, a private botanical garden, which includes fruit tasting, Lake Antoine surrounded by banana groves, St. George's Gardens, Antoine Bay, Jenny Island, Morne Beaches -Rouge, Bathway, Grand Anse, Concord and Seven Sisters falls.
Collectors of historical experiences should visit the Belmont Estate plantation, where cocoa beans have been grown since the 17th century. Visitors walk around the territory, look into the mini-museum containing samples of ancient tools, and take photographs of the now inactive sugar factory. From the same series, excursions to the village of L’Ester, to the museum with paintings by Calliste Canute, to the Carriacou Museum, which occupies three buildings, to Fort Frederick, to the Sendall Tunnel. A trip to Dugeldston Estate Plantation is very tempting. It’s not for nothing that Grenada is called the Island of Spice – in this area you can not only see how fragrant spices grow, but also buy them.
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Impressions of Grenada would be incomplete without an excursion to the Underwater Sculpture Park. This is something! Tourists who dare to combine diving with a cultural program view the majestic statues at arm's length right under the water. Although other visitors to the mysterious exhibition also get their share of drive, admiring the installations of translucent bathyscaphes.
When is the best time to go to Grenada
The air and sea in Grenada are warm all year round; sudden temperature changes are not typical. On average it is 25-28˚. The best time to visit the Spice Islands is January-May.
Everyone, if we talk about the many names of Grenada, will choose their own epithet for an unforgettable trip. And it doesn’t matter whether the tour was purchased for a honeymoon, in order to be saturated with adrenaline and emotions, or for fabulous relaxation under the gentle roar of the Caribbean Sea. The main thing is that a trip to Grenada cannot be banal a priori.
