A Caribbean Vacation on Grenada’s Beaches… Can It Get Any Better?
I spent 10 days on The Top Grenada Beaches
. But the beaches were only the icing on my Grenada vacation. Sure the icing was sweet, but the cake itself was deliciously fun filling.
And that’s what this site is about: Delicious Grenada and the Sweet Grenada Beaches
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How about you?…
How many days do you have to taste these Grenada Beaches? And don’t you even think about putting off this holiday (vacation). You deserve it! The last few months were probably packed with:
- Traffic, Deadlines, Meetings,
- Insanely Long Hours, Silly Bosses,
- Kids, More traffic, and Lousy Weather!!!
So go on, take a break, and come to Grenada. Stay as long as you like (or can afford), and let this sweet, charming little island rejuvenate your soul, and spice up your life.
Lots To Do…, Including Nothing
There is plenty to do, and see in Grenada. Even though I spent the first 21 years of my life in Grenada, I’ve only scratched the surface of things to do and see.
On every visit I discover new things, meet interesting people and have even more fun … and so will you when you come to Grenada. Here are
10 Things you will enjoy doing in Grenada:
- Swimming, Snorkeling, and Sun Bathing on the Best Grenada Beaches
- Hanging out, and eating seafood in villages like Gouyave at Gouyave Fish Fridays
- Visiting volcanic Lakes like Grand Etang and Lake Antoine
- Touring, Hiking, and even swimming at waterfalls like Annandale Waterfalls
- Rum tasting and touring at River Antoine Rum Distillery
- Eating mouth watering Grenadian food at Grenada Restaurants
- Catching a ferry to the sister island of Carriacou in the famous grenadines
- Reliving Grenadian history at Fort George and Fort Frederick
- Scuba diving or Sailing Grenada
till your heart’s content - Doing Nothing. Even that you will enjoy in Grenada
Getting to Grenada… Easy!
Grenada is tucked away in the south eastern Caribbean (and we like it like that), but traveling to Grenada is still easy.
Virgin, British Airways, Air Jamaica, American, and several smaller regional
airlines all fly
into Point Salines International Airport (GND), which means Grenada is easily accessible to you.
And once you are here, the superb network of roads make getting around Grenada easy. No part of this lovely island is out of your reach.
Grenada is visually stunning; it has character; it has variety. From it’s white and black and beaches that mark its jagged coastline, to the dense forest, lakes, and waterfalls, that the hikers worship, Grenada welcomes everyone.
Let’s Begin…
Are you ready to taste Grenada? Fantastic!!!
Grenada Beaches is the only guide you need. Use the navigation buttons at the very top or to the right to get started. Also click here to find out more about me, and the fastest way to get the latest updates from Grenada Beaches.
Enjoy the site and your Grenada vacation. And I’ll see you at my favorite Grenada Beaches and hot spots soon.
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I am Grenadian born living in Trinidad for the past 36 years, and visit Grenada as often as I can. I still have lots of relatives living there. To me it is still the most beautiful island in the world, unspoilt and spoilt in different ways, but has that special spicey charm all of its own. This page is so great and you have listed some great beaches. I could go on and on, as a teenager and young adult, I have visited almost all the beaches of Grenada, and you have picked great beaches as your choices, and there are all so beautiful ,and wish that I could come back there to live, but cannot at this time.
Congrats to your beautiful site and keep up the good work. Regards
Hi Janice,
Thanks for the comment and compliment. You’re lucky that Trinidad is so close to Grenada… if you cannot be in Grenada then Trinidad might be the next best place… 20-30 minutes fly to a great Grenada beach and that special spicy charm.
Kindest Regards.
Hi Janice and Gooch
Just want to say i have never seen the beaches yet but some day i pray i will. Im from New York and now i live in Colorado for the past 21 years. 6 Months ago i meet this wonderful man and he is from Grenada. The kindest person and gentle hearted person i have ever meet.Never meet a man like him. If all the Island people are like him that’s a blessing. I like all the pictures you show, someday i will be walking on those beaches with the lords blessing.
Hello from Colorado from Irene
Hi
I have recently returned from Grenada.
Grenada is still as beautiful as ever, however I was very disappointed to see dogs on Gran Anse beach despite seeing signs advising that dogs were not allowed, (and for good reason). The dogs I saw were using the beach as their own personal toilet. Can their American owners not read!!!! I saw no one patrolling the beach, and I over heard one the owners saying ‘ No one says anything, the dogs are alright’.
I was also told that they bring their dogs to the beach at the same time everyday, surley someone must see.
Really hope the next time I come I do not have to negotiate where I am putting my feet!!!!
I HAVE NEVER TRAVELED NO WHERE IN THE WORLD YET. BUT THE FIRST PLACE I WOLD LIKE TO VISIT IS THE HOME TOWN OF GRENADA
I was born in Grenada, but left when i was six. I am 30-something. I am returning this summer with my family. I am looking information on the rumrunner. I want to dance again. For some reason, I can’t find them on line. I want to go to the beaches too. I. recomend some cool spots. thanks
Hi karletta, welcome back. please enjoy your stay. It is wonderful to have you visit again. Please go to the new mall you will find informaion. That mall caters to the tourise. We found a wonderful taxie driver who toured the Island with us.
Hey, the people are very friendly, just ask someone, if they dont know they will refer you to someone. Have a good time. Again, welcome home
Hi Gooch
We are coming to Grenada in April 2010, I cant wait, I am so excited I have always wanted to come to the caribbean and what better place than grenada. I cant stop looking at pictures of your country it looks so fantastic. But on the down side I know it will be so hard to leave such a beautiful place when our holiday comes to an end.
Hi, just want to say that you host a greate site! I went to Grenada for my first time in jan this year together with an old friend who was born there. I loved it. The people, the food, the nature. The first of January I’m bringing my whole family there…. Now I find your site very helpful, when I am planning my trip….. so thanks…..
Sinc
Hans
Hi Gooch
Great site and so much information. Coming back to Grenada in October and this is my third time. Each island has different strengths such as verdant scenery, stunning beaches or local nightlife but I think Grenada has a bit of each, the best mix of all.
What a fantastic way to spend my birthday, sitting in myc favourite restaurant BB’s that I used to visit in the capital of England London, but far better scenery now on the front in the capital of Grenada!
I am blessed to be able to return and I will treasure every moment of every taste of the local cuisine and Westerhall rum, every sound of soca and Calypso I hear and of course the beautiful people and scenery of Grenada.
Allan
Hi Allan,
Happy Birthday. That’s awesome that you are returning for your third time in the isle of spice. Between the local cuisine, the Westerhall Rum, and the people I think you’re well covered… have fun and do send us some pics and tell us what you enjoyed best this time around.
- Gooch
I was born in the beautiful Island of Grenada and I currently resides in Houston, TX. I must say that Grenada is one place that i cannot stop visiting. I visit there every year and I have been sending my daughter there every summer since she was 3 years old. she is now 16 and still enjoys it. There’s no place like my home Grenada. The food, sea and sand. That is all i go for. Island of spice is nice!!!!!!
Valerie
Hi,
My husband and I have just booked for a trip in January and are counting the weeks down!
We have decided to go room only at the REX as we just love going out and about exploring and to stay all inclusive is a waste for us. With that in mind could you advise please if we will need car hire to travel around or is there a nearby bus servise that is good? And is it safe to travel around the island at night, I think where we will be staying we will have to go out and about to eat in the eve, which is fine, we love going to the more local places rather than the big restaurants, cheap and chearful we love!.
Regards
Kate
Hi Kate,
Yes, taxi/car hire/rental are good options to consider because Rex Hotel is not directly on the main/busiest bus route. Depending on the time of day and where you are venturing out to you will do just fine with a bus service. From the main bus terminal in St. George’s you can get buses to any part of the island. However if you want to do a lot of exploring then best you get a car rental.
Grenada is one of the safest destinations in the Caribbean, but as always you will want to take the usual precautions. Consult your front desk at Rex for guidance, and it’s always best to get good directions before you set out to minimize delays and mishaps. Overall I think you will find Grenadians are extremely friendly and places easy to find.
Have fun and do write back to tell us how you enjoyed your vacation.
Hi Gooch,
This is an amazing site with invaluable information. I come here all the time to check out the reviews, stories and the pictures, especially when I think about the awesome time I had in Grenada in Xmas 2008, which is pretty much all the time, Karma, the Owl, Aquarium …. I can’t seem to get enough of what you have here and I’m looking forward to more.
Shara
Hi Gooch, me and my husband got married on Grenada in November 2008. The island is like paradise and the best place for a wedding! We will definitely come back one day and until that day we can enjoy your website and dream of our honeymoon!
Jasmin
Hey Gooch,
I simply have to comment after my recent visit….D*mn, I love Grenada. I just returned from spending Christmas and New Years. I left Grenada over 30 years ago and have visited on several occasions but never for Christmas/New Year. I so enjoyed my visit that I want to make it an annual event. Being able to sit on a beach on Christmas Eve and partying under the stars for New Years gave me an unbelievable feeling of contentment and joy.
Thanks for everything…much love
Michelle
Hey Mich,
You are so right, I came to the same realization about ringing in the New Year under the stars and fireworks in Grenada last year.
Glad you had, fun and we can take it to another level next year.
I just want to mention that Grenada is the best place on earth to live i was born in Grenada now live in NYC but i visit grenada at least two to four times a year cant get enough of my homeland. You feel safe day or night where ever you go the people are great beyond. I wish i could return home to live very very soooon. Come visit my island Grenada
Hi Spicegirl,
I’m sure almost every Grenadian feels the same. Hope you get your wish to return to Grenada very very sooooon
I love Grenada. land of my birth I spent the first twenty three years ofmy life in Grenada.
We just got back from Grenada, it was a blast! I cant wait to go back next year! We had so much fun, the whole family did! We did not know what to expect, but we found a very handy guide here,
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It was really helpful for us to gather together what kind of clothes and money we should bring, I cant wait to go again! It was soooooo much fun!
Great work on the blog. It is my first visit to this site, the articles are insightful and make me want to go back (haven’t been back to Grenada since about Summer 2005). would love you and your blog followers to take a look at the work i’m doing over at ‘Golden Caribean’ fan page on facebook. Looking to build up some decent Grenada and Tobago info and imagery there. cheers all.
Hi Justin,
Thank You and best of luck with the your Facebook project. Hope you make it back to Grenada soon…
-Gooch
Hi Everyone, I’ve been longing for Grenada more than I’ve longed for anything in my life. My family lives in Europe and are taking one year off and spending it in Grenanda beginning this Fall. We have 8, soon 9 children and everyone is excited. It’s been 20 years sinceI’ve been there, so if you have advice for a large family about housing, school, etc, please post it.
Thanks.
I recently visited Grenada for the first time as a cruise ship port. My husband and I loved the island for it’s beauty, it’s people, and it’s diving. While visiting Grand Etang, I purchased a spice that I was not familiar with. I thought the lady that sold it to me called it “sapua”. It is a large nut – like pod that you shell and grate into baked goods. She said that it is hard to find since Ivan went through, but is valued by locals. I can’t find any infomation or recipes re: it and have determined that I must have the spelling wrong. Any idea what I purchased or how to use it? Thanks!
Hi Terry,
I think the spice you are referring to is locally called “Sapot”. And it’s definitely used in cakes etc. Unfortunately that won’t help you much in your search to find more information about it. There got to be a scientific name for this plant, but I have not been able to find it. The only official reference to “Sapot” relating to Grenada and Spice that I have found is here. I’ll see what else I find out, now you got me curious.
-Gooch
Hi Andrea,
This will no doubt prove to be an interesting family adventure. Good luck with the planning, and I hope you maintain a Blog to chronicle this journey so we can all learn more about Grenada from your experience.
-Gooch
Thanks, Gooch!
I saw the reference to Mountain Spice Sapot on the site that you sent me to, but that hasn’t helped me any either. I agree that it is probably what I have, so I think that I will just try adding some to my next cake. Thanks again!
Terry:)
Hey Terry,
Actually the correct spelling is Sapote. If you do a Google on that you should find lot’s of info. In fact what you really purchased is the contents of the seed that comes from the Sapote fruit. In some countries they discard the seed and eat the fleshy part for the fruit. In Grenada it’s mainly the opposite, the plant is grown and harvested for the contents of the seed. From what I have seen there are many varieties of Sapote.
Hey if you find any interesting recipes let me know.
-Gooch