Grenada can’t fail to spice things up. It’s known as the ‘Spice Island’ after all. Wherever you head, the fragrant scent of ginger, almond, nutmeg and vanilla follows you. Plus you can see cinnamon, cocoa beans and every tropical fruit imaginable growing here. Alongside its basket of goodies, this lush landscape hides Bounty-like beaches, mountain ranges and thick rainforests. And don’t miss a wander around St George's, one of the Caribbean’s prettiest harbours, with its pastel-coloured buildings, cobbled streets and even the odd lipstick-red London phone box.
Don your walking boots and set off on a highland hike in the Grand Etang National Park. Taking pride of place in Grenada’s mountains, the star of the show is Grand Etang Lake, which fills a volcanic crater. And there’s plenty more to see along the walking trails that criss-cross through the rainforest.
Cool down with a refreshing swim at Annadale Falls. Incredibly pretty, it cascades nine metres to a grotto surrounded by lush plantlife.
Take a break from sightseeing and kick back on the island’s Grand Anse Beach. Not only does it have wow-factor white sands that melt into turquoise waters, but the watersports are first class and it’s got some great bars and restaurants, too. |
Grenada is located in the southern Caribbean Windward island chain, just below St Vincent and to the north west of Trinidad and Tobago. The west indies island nation of Grenada includes several of the Grenadines islands including Carriacou (the largest), Ronde and Petit Martinique; along with a number of smaller islands which are mostly uninhabited.
The native Carib Indians called the island "Camerhogue" and it was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498 and named Conception Island, later changed to Grenada.
It was first settled by the French around 1650 who called the island La Grenade. The French established a colony on the island to export sugar and created the town of Fort Royal (later re-named St Georges).
The island was ceded to the British in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris and in 1877 Grenada became a British Crown Colony. Independence was granted in 1974.
In 1983 there was a communist led coup against the government which resulted the US invading the islands along with support from five other Caribbean nations. However, many heavy weight countries and the United Nations General Assembly condemned the illegal invasion by the US, stating it was a flagrant violation of international law.
Grenada is known as "The Spice Isle" and a major part of the economy and exports are spices including cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Tourism, in common with nearly all of the Caribbean islands, is the main economic activity which has accelerated in recent years with the construction of a new cruise ship pier and esplanade in St Georges.
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Tourism is concentrated around the St Georges area in the south west of the island and includes one of the finest beaches in the world, Grand Anse Beach. The tourist area incorporates Lance Aux Epines, Point Salines and Grand Anse.
The island was ceded to the British in 1763 under the Treaty of Paris and in 1877 Grenada became a British Crown Colony. Independence was granted in 1974.
In 1983 there was a communist led coup against the government which resulted the US invading the islands along with support from five other Caribbean nations. However, many heavy weight countries and the United Nations General Assembly condemned the illegal invasion by the US, stating it was a flagrant violation of international law.
Grenada is known as "The Spice Isle" and a major part of the economy and exports are spices including cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Tourism, in common with nearly all of the Caribbean islands, is the main economic activity which has accelerated in recent years with the construction of a new cruise ship pier and esplanade in St Georges. Tourism is concentrated around the St Georges area in the south west of the island and includes one of the finest beaches in the world, Grand Anse Beach. The tourist area incorporates Lance Aux Epines, Point Salines and Grand Anse. |
