Grenada Travel Guide
Grenada is a small and isolated island in the Caribbean Sea. The only country
near Grenada is
Trinidad and
Tobago. Travel few kilometers to the north and you will reach
Barbados as well
as Santa Lucia. The country of Grenada is volcanic and mountainous in nature.
Most of the mountains are covered with lush jungles, sweet-smelling trees of
nutmeg and unique colourful flowers of the Caribbean. The island is filled with
different bodies of water such as cascading waterfalls, stunning rivers, sulphur
springs and grand lakes. Grenada boasts their Lake Antoine which is considered
as the prettiest lake in the world.
The island of Grenada is a distinct island in the whole Caribbean. It is
popularly known as "The Isle of Spice" or "The Spice of Caribbean". Aside from
abundant natural exquisiteness, Grenada is rich in various spices. The scents of
vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, are the aromas that would welcome tourists
upon arriving at Granada. The island also produces cloves and cocoa. Grenada is
the major source of all these spices in Caribbean and other neighboring
countries and islands as well.
The loveliest city in Grenada is its capital city - Saint George's. This is
where most tourist attractions in Grenada are located. It is filled with
unspoiled national parks, captivating beaches and traditional houses with
red-tiled roofs. The city of Saint George's is said to be the gateway to the
paradise of Grenada, especially if you are situated at the horseshoe-shaped
harbour of the city. Don't forget to bring you camera if you wish to explore the
city of Saint George's. This is actually considered as the most picturesque
city, not just in Grenada, but in the whole Caribbean.
Being an island located in the Caribbean, Grenada is ringed with the most
wonderful beaches in the world. Here you can find the beach sceneries that you
think you can only find in glossy magazines. The Grand Anse Beach and the Morne
Rouge Beach are just a few of the white sand beaches in Grenada. According to
the professional travel magazine writers, these beaches are the most spectacular
beaches in the world. The Grand Anse Beach however, is livelier than the Morne
Rouge Beach. There are more people bathing and baring their bodies to the sun.
The Morne Rouge Beach on the other hand, is a perfect place for those who want
more privacy. There is another beach in Grenada that has a distinctive feature -
the Pink Gin Beach. The Pink Gin Beach is a superb tourist attraction because of
its unique pinkish sand color. From here, you may view the photographic vista of
Saint George's city.
Grenada celebrated a lot of festivals every year. They have several fairs
starting from the New Year's celebration until Christmas. Most of these events
are made to venerate the culture and the sporting nature of Grenada. They have
an annual Carnival that usually lasts for ten days during the month of august -
their hottest season. But the striking sun does not stop the locals of Grenada
from celebrating this magnificent tradition.