Grenada
The Spice Isle of the southern Caribbean, where a pastel harbor town, two miles of white sand, and nutmeg-scented hills make a perfect port day.
The Spice Isle of the southern Caribbean, where a pastel harbor town, two miles of white sand, and nutmeg-scented hills make a perfect port day.
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Overview
Grenada is a small island nation at the southern end of the Lesser Antilles, just north of Trinidad and Tobago, known as the Spice Isle for the nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and cocoa grown on its volcanic hillsides. Its capital, St. George's, wraps around a horseshoe harbor called the Carenage, with pastel Georgian warehouses, red-tiled roofs, and Fort George on the headland above.
Ships dock at the Melville Street Cruise Terminal in the heart of St. George's, so the town is a flat, easy walk from the gangway. Grand Anse Beach, a two-mile stretch of white sand, is about ten minutes away by taxi or water taxi, while the island's interior offers spice estates, chocolate factories, rainforest, and waterfalls within an hour's drive.
Start at the horseshoe harbor, where fishing boats and pastel warehouses line the quay, then climb to Fort George for views over the town and the sea. The old streets below are full of color.
Tip: Go up to the fort early, before the midday heat settles over the hill.
Two miles of fine white sand and calm, clear water make this one of the finest beaches in the eastern Caribbean. Beach bars, loungers, and gentle swimming sit a short taxi ride from the port.
Tip: Bring cash for loungers and drinks, as many beach vendors do not take cards.
The island earned its nickname from nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, and cloves, and a working estate shows how the spices are grown, dried, and processed. The air around the drying sheds smells of nutmeg.
Tip: Buy whole nutmeg and spice blends at the estate shop for gifts to take home.
This 400-year-old working plantation in the northeast walks visitors through the full chocolate process, from raw cocoa pod to finished bar. The tour covers fermentation, sun drying, and tasting the estate's organic chocolate.
Tip: Book the guided tour in advance, as estate visits fill up on ship days.
A 30-foot waterfall tumbles into a jade pool in a lush tropical garden, about 15 minutes from the capital by taxi. It is the easiest inland stop, a short walk from the road.
Tip: Wear water shoes if you plan to swim, as the rocks around the pool are slippery.
Off Molinere Bay sits the world's first underwater sculpture gallery, statues on the seabed that have become an artificial reef. Snorkel or glass-bottom-boat tours from the capital make it an easy half-day trip.
Tip: Book a morning boat trip, when the water is calmest and clearest for viewing the statues.
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