Grenada Holidays

Sleepy Grenada is a tranquil, off-the-beaten-track alternative to the region’s bigger islands.

This is an island full of flavour, character and traditional Caribbean charm. Known as the Spice Island, Grenada is cloaked with plantations, dense tropical forests and wears its past on its sleeve for all to see. And the beaches are pretty beautiful too: Grand Anse makes it on to plenty of world’s best beaches lists. A visit to the exotic and flavour-filled Grenada gives you a taste of the authentic Caribbean. It’s a wonderfully underdeveloped island dotted with chocolate factories, spice plantations and skimmed by award-winning stretches of sand.

Discover two sides to the island with a stay on the sun-kissed south coast where you’ll find hotels that are something of a Grenada institution and a visit to the wilder north coast where rustic boutique properties seem to cling to the forest-cloaked hillside and are surrounded by little more than local villages. Alternatively, you can easily add a stop in Grenada with some time in Barbados or Saint Lucia or a stop-over in New York or Miami.

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Grenada - Perfect for

  • Jaw-dropping beaches

    The south-east corner is home to world’s best beaches such as stunning Grand Anse.

  • Off track

    Experience the dramatic scenery and local villages of the island’s northern reaches.

  • Spice & chocolate

    Explore the island’s aromatic spice gardens and try some Grenada-made chocolate.

  • Distilleries

    Check out the island’s trio of rum distilleries and try a host of tropical rum cocktails.

Grenada Hotels

Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Grenada

Coyaba Beach Resort

This relaxed hotel runs along the length of one of Grenada’s most beautiful beaches.

Spice Island Beach Resort

A Caribbean classic that has a stunning beachfront setting and exceptional levels of service

Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa

Head here for romance, plentiful inclusions and top-notch Sandals service.

Petite Anse

Petite by name and petite by nature, this hidden gem is tucked away on the lesser-visited north c...

Royalton Grenada An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

This sprawling resort backs the soft white sands of Magazine Beach and is a great mix of languoro...

Silversands Grenada

Sleek design, slick service and a stylish pool that almost reaches the sea. Silversands is a hip...

Mount Edgecombe Boutique Hotel

A rustic retreat set on the hillside of the north-west coast, combining charm and history with ja...

Calabash Grenada

The white sand beach, ice-blue pool, flawless service and stop-and-stare suites make Calabash Gre...

Mount Cinnamon Beach Resort

Exceptional hospitality, colourful décor and lush landscapes - Mount Cinnamon Beach Resort captur...

Holidays in Grenada

Grenada Rainforest Walk

Grenada’s verdant interior is a natural wonderland of tropical fauna and flora. The Grand Etang Rainforest is your destination and you’ll spend a few hours out exploring the walkways and waterfalls. First up is the information centre where you can get a taster of what you may see; then you’ll head to the Grand Etang Lake, a crater lake 530 metres above sea level that is home to brightly coloured freshwater fish. There’ll be a short walk along the rainforest trails in the company of a knowledgeable guide who will point out interesting plants and animals along the way. On the way back to your hotel, you will stop of at the Annandale Waterfall where you can take some time to relax by the water or even take a quick dip in the pool below the falls.

• Duration: half day
• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking and pack swimming kit if you intend to take a dip at the waterfall.

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Spices of Grenada

When on the Spice Isle, there’s no excuse for not discovering more about the island’s most famous exports. You’ll see two sides to Grenada’s food industry: first, there’s the modern De La Grenade Industries, an award-winning food producer where you can try a variety of products made from locally grown nutmeg; then there are Gemma’s Home Garden, a charming private garden set on a steep hillside where flowers, fruits and trees grow, and an aromatic herb and spice garden. Then it’s back to the coast for a visit to a once royally owned estate, La Sagesse Nature Centre, where you’ll sit down to a refreshing afternoon tea.

• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Grenada Sunset Cruise

There’s nothing quite like making you way sedately along the coast (under sail if conditions allow) with a sparkling drink in hand and a beautiful Caribbean sunset as your backdrop. You’ll board a catamaran for an unforgettable evening on the water and have a soundtrack of waves and soft music as you cruise the island’s jaw-dropping west coast.

• Duration: evening
• Daily departures
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

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Discover Carriacou

Grenada sits at the southern end of a string of islands known as the Grenadines. This glorious archipelago is known for its beaches, warm seas and historic ruins. Board the Osprey Lines ferry which will whisk you to beautiful Carriacou, a laid-back isle known as the ‘island of reefs’, in 90 minutes. Following your arrival, you’ll head out on an introductory island tour and sit down for lunch at a local restaurant. Then there’s a bit of time for some sun, sea and sand at one of the Carriacou’s famous beaches before you return to Grenada by ferry.

• Duration: full day
• Departs Monday to Friday
• Operates year-round
• Group experience

Good to know
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking and pack swimwear and towels for the visit to the beach.

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Get to know the island of Grenada and those important practicalities when planning your perfect island adventure.

Capital
TIME DIFFERENCE

GMT -4 hours

CURRENCY

Eastern Caribbean dollar; many establishments will accept US dollars

FLYING TIME TO DESTINATION

10 hours (not including stop over time)

RELIGION

Christianity (majority Roman Catholic)

LANGUAGE

English; Grenadian creole dialects are also used

Where is Grenada?
Located at most southerly end of the Windward Islands, the island of Grenada is the epitome of a paradisiacal Caribbean island. The islands of St Vincent & the Grenadines lie to the northeast and the northern reaches of South America are 94 miles away. Barbados and Saint Lucia – the islands you would most likely twin with Grenada, are under an hour away by air.

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Beaches
Of Grenada’s 45 beaches, Grand Anse is the most celebrated. With a two-mile sweeping stretch of powder-soft sand that’s lapped by inviting waters, it isn’t hard to see why. Backed by informal restaurants, bars and luxuriously relaxed resorts that are built no higher than the palm trees that line the sand, Grand Anse is the perfect destination for a fabulous beach retreat.  Just beyond the headland at the southern end of Grand Anse is the serene and less-frequented Morne Rouge Bay; beyond here, there's Magazine Beach and Pink Gin Beach.

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St George's
In St George’s, the nation’s capital, both colonial British and colourful Caribbean buildings line narrow streets that rise up steeply from the natural horseshoe harbour to create one of the Caribbean’s most picturesque cities. Each Saturday morning St George’s vibrant market livens up the sleepy city with the bustle of local farmers selling fruit, vegetables and the island’s famous spices. Admire the beautiful city and its harbour from a different perspective while discovering a slice of the island’s history at the 18th-Century Fort George.

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Grand Etang National Park
High up in the verdant mountains of the island’s interior is the Great Etang National Park which boasts landscapes that are so beautiful they are sure to tempt you away from the wonderful beaches for at least one day. Traversing the park on foot visitors will spot a wide variety of flora and possibly Mona monkeys, possums, armadillos, lizards and an array of tropical birds.

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Northern Grenada
The northern reaches of the island seem like a world away from the busier south coast. This is where you'll want to head to embrace authentic Grenadian life. The accommodation is slightly more rustic up here but the views, off-the-beaten track vibe and feeling on being at one with nature are all well worth the winding journey. Just off the coast, there are a cluster of tiny uninhabited islets that you can visit, and the southern-most islands of the Grenadines, including beautiful Carriacou, can be reached in approximately an hour and a half.

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Cuisine
Grenada is famous for more than just spices and you will catch a distinct scent of nutmeg and cinnamon in the air. The cuisine you will sample on the island will only further stimulate your senses. For a festival of flavours, try the national dish, oildown. This stew of meat, bread, fruit, vegetables and dumplings is steamed in coconut milk until all the liquid has been absorbed. There’s also a wealth of interesting fruits to try as you relax by the ocean, including breadfruit, callalou and plantain. 

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