Grenada
Known as the Spice Island of the Caribbean and famous for the nutmeg, which has been grown there since the 1780s when the British brought it over from East India, Grenada claims to be the prettiest island in the Lesser Antilles. Whilst others may not agree with this, its capital, St George, is indisputably a gem – a picturesque and charming town built around the rim of a crater which forms its harbour and a mixture of French and English colonial architecture – the happy result of the island’s changing ownership down the years. Inland, Grenada is amazingly fertile as a result of the rain which is deposited by the trade winds on the green, lush rainforests. Waterfalls spill into translucent pools amidst emerald forests – a sight to behold.
In a nutshell
Grenada is one of most scenic islands in the Caribbean. Although it is also one of the wettest, this should not put you off visiting this enchanting island, as it rarely rains for more than an hour at a time. With over 40 beaches and constant temperatures year round, this is a beautiful destination. The capital, St George, must be visited and the Saturday market is not to be missed.
The facts
Currency: EC (Eastern Caribbean) dollar, although US dollars are also widely accepted.
Geography: Only 21 miles by 12 miles and lying at the southernmost tip of the Windward Islands, Grenada is actually made up of three islands – Grenada itself, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
Best times to travel: The driest time is from January to May and the wettest from June to December, although it rarely rains for more than an hour at a time and not every day.
