Okay, let’s settle this source of confusion once and for all:
****************** Grenada is NOT Granada. Got it? Hope you did. ******************
Here are 4 differences between Grenada and Granada:
1st Difference… The Location
- Grenada is a island nation located in the Caribbean. To learn more about that check out “Where is Grenada on the Map“
- Granada on the other hand is a city in Spain. Yes Spain, as in Europe, all the way on the other side of the Atlantic. See here.
2nd Difference…The Sound
They are pronounced totally different:
- Grenada is pronounced as ‘Gree-nay-da’
- While Granada has a Spanish pronunciation as ‘Gra-nah-da’
3rd Difference… The Sea
- Grenada is surrounded by the Caribbean sea
- But, Granada is land locked and one hour from the Alboran Sea.
4th Difference …The Size
- Grenada (including it’s sister islands) is about 132 square miles
- Whereas, Granada is only 32 square miles.
However, as of 2005 results
- Grenada’s population is only 110,000
- While Granada’s population is 240,000.
Many More Differences but One Big Thing in Common
For all their differences, one thing is indisputable:
Both Grenada and Granada are very attractive tourist destinations. Neither will disappoint.
You can learn more about Granada here. And if you are curious about Grenada take a look around Grenada Beaches