The nation of Grenada consists of three islands: Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. Its people are of mixed origins, though primarily of African descent. The island is volcanic in origin with a central ridge of mountains, the highest of which is Mount St. Catherine at 804 metres (2757 ft). Grenada, despite its beautiful, often steep terrain, has a 3000m runway at the Pointe Salines International Airport allowing easy, direct international access.

Grenada Roadmap & Guide

Our Skyview Guides provide the island visitor with a detailed, pocket sized holiday/vacation guide and road map. On your arrival to the Island, through your hire car company or accommodation provider please ask for your complimentary copy. The guides can also be bought online through our store. Use our map tools in the menu directly above to actually explore the Island in much more detail; start with our Map Viewer.

Getting About

When in Grenada, one normally gets around in a hire car or taxi; see our Transport options in our Getting About Page.

Accommodation

We have visited many resorts, hotels and small inns to provide you with a full resource to help you create an individual holiday. Please do not be afraid to contact proprietors directly or through the links to their own web pages. We are sure that through your own exploration you will find the perfect place to get away from the stress of day to day living.

Shopping & Services

Grenada has happily has avoided the blight of commercial tourism and this has given shopping in Grenada a particular charm. Shopping outlets in Grenada include clothing, spices, fragrances, yummy jams and syrups, unique Caribbean arts & crafts located in both the capital St. George’s and the Grande Anse area.

Activities – What’s There To Do?

Although Grenada has earned a reputation as a quieter, less frenetic desination that some of its Caribbean neighbours there’s actually plenty fun to be had! Grenada’s attractions include rainforest tours, diving & snorkelling, fishing, excellent scenic cruising, its sights and places of interest. Grenada has excellent white sand beaches, so bring your beachwear!

Useful Information

All Caribbean islands have something unique about them that the traveller should be aware of before leaving home, our Useful Information page gives an insight into this information

How to get Here

There are many options on getting to and from Grenada. Visit our How to get Here pages for the options and use our Travelocity© Partner link to book your flight!

Island History

We have compiled a short synopsis of the history of Grenada on our History Page (well worth a read, by the way).

Sightseeing

There’s lots to do in the Caribbean. Grenada in particular has gained a reputation for its rainforests, hitorical places of minterest, beautiful beaches and great scenic cruising. It’s got plenty to offer, so please visit our sightseeing page where we have compiled information on places of interest to help you explore opportunities before you get to the Island.

Dining & Entertainment

When you’ve had enough of the beach, or you have stretched yourself to the limit with the multitude of activities in Grenada, then what better than food and some nightlife? Check out our Dining & Entertainment Pages.

Calendar of Events

Grenada has a lively calendar of events, full of all sorts of activities from regattas to music festivals, food festivals, Carnival parades and the famous Spice Isle Billfish Tournament.

Altogether, Grenada is a real find for those wanting something a little out of the way but with enough to do to make for a really relaxing holiday.

Recommended Links & Further Reading

Visit our Recommended Links page for further country specific on-line information.  Also, we come across publications from time to time that may be of benefit for further reading, when available these publications are available through Amazon on the links below.