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The Spice Isle — nutmeg and cocoa plantations, rainforest waterfalls, Grand Anse beach and St George’s harbour, one of the Caribbean’s prettiest.

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Overview

Welcome to Grenada

Grenada is known as the Spice Isle: nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and cocoa grow in its green, mountainous interior, and the scent of spice is part of everyday life. It is one of the most authentic and least developed islands in the Caribbean, with friendly villages, small hotels and lush rainforest. Grand Anse, two miles of soft white sand near the capital, is one of the region’s best beaches, and quieter bays such as Morne Rouge and La Sagesse are close by.

St George’s, the capital, wraps around a horseshoe harbour with pastel houses climbing the hills, Fort George and a busy spice market. Inland, Grand Etang National Park has a crater lake, rainforest trails and the Annandale, Seven Sisters and Concord waterfalls. Visitors can tour nutmeg processing stations, cocoa estates and chocolate makers, and the River Antoine rum distillery, still powered by a water wheel. Offshore, the Underwater Sculpture Park is a unique snorkel and dive site, and the sister islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique are wonderfully quiet.

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Best for: travellers who want a genuine, unspoilt Caribbean, food and chocolate lovers, walkers, divers, couples and honeymooners. Grenada lies south of the main hurricane path and pairs well with Barbados, St Lucia or the Grenadines.

From the team

Why we love Grenada

Amanda — Travel Designer · Music & Culture

Grenada is the Caribbean as it used to be. Stay near Grand Anse, then spend a day on a spice and chocolate tour and another at the waterfalls in Grand Etang.

Amanda Amanda, Americas & Caribbean Specialist Meet our Travel Designers

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Holiday types in Grenada

Pick a holiday style — or combine two. Each section links straight to the next step.

City breaks

Grenada's cities reward 2-4 nights each — pair two for a tailor-made multi-centre trip.

St George’s

St George’s

The horseshoe harbour of the Carenage, Fort George, the spice market and pastel houses on the hills.

Cruises

St George’s is a regular call on Southern Caribbean cruises, with the cruise terminal right beside the harbour and town.

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Practical info

Knowing before you go

When to go
Jan
29°
Feb
29°
Mar
30°
Apr
31°
May
31°
Jun
31°
Jul
31°
Aug
31°
Sep
32°
Oct
31°
Nov
31°
Dec
30°

The dry season, January to May, is the best time, with sunshine and around 29–31°C. Showers are more frequent from June to December. Grenada lies south of the main hurricane path, although the season officially runs from June to November.

Flights & how to get there

Flights from London Gatwick take about 9–10 hours, some with a short stop in St Lucia. The airport is close to Grand Anse, about 10 minutes from most hotels.

Visa & passport

UK passport holders do not need a visa for a holiday. For up-to-date entry requirements and safety advice, check the UK FCDO travel advice for Grenada.

Currency & money

The Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD); US dollars are widely accepted. Cards work in hotels and larger restaurants.

Language & tipping

English.

Health & safety

Drink bottled water where advised, use insect repellent (dengue is present in the Caribbean) and pack high-factor sun cream. Consult your GP about six weeks before you travel and buy comprehensive travel insurance.

FAQs

Grenada — your questions

When is the best time to visit Grenada?

January to May, the dry season. Grenada lies south of the main hurricane path, but the season officially runs from June to November, and the second half of the year is wetter.

How long is the flight to Grenada?

About 9 to 10 hours from London Gatwick, with some flights stopping briefly in St Lucia.

Why is Grenada called the Spice Isle?

Because of its nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and cocoa. You can tour nutmeg stations, cocoa estates and chocolate makers, and spices appear in almost every dish.

What is there to do in Grenada besides the beach?

Rainforest walks and waterfalls in Grand Etang, spice, rum and chocolate tours, snorkelling the Underwater Sculpture Park, and a trip to the quiet sister island of Carriacou.

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