Destination
Grenada, Grenada
Grenada is the Spice Island, where nutmeg and cocoa plantations climb rainforest hills above uncrowded beaches and an underwater sculpture park, with a quieter, more local feel than its neighbours.
Trips to Grenada from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- August: Spicemas carnival with Jab Jab at dawn on the second Monday of August.
- May: Grenada Chocolate Festival in late May.
September, October: Wettest months of the year and the peak of hurricane season.
Where to stay in Grenada
- Grand Anse: The two-mile main beach with most resorts, minutes from the airport.
- Lance aux Epines: Quiet peninsula of villas and small hotels on sheltered coves.
- Morne Rouge (BBC Beach): Calm, family-friendly bay just south of Grand Anse.
- St. George's: The horseshoe-shaped harbour capital, with guesthouses and the Saturday market.
- La Sagesse and the east coast: Secluded beach lodges set in rainforest and nutmeg country.
What to do in Grenada
- Snorkel the Underwater Sculpture Park at Molinière Bay
- Hike to the Seven Sisters waterfalls in Grand Etang National Park
- Chocolate tour at Belmont Estate
- Tour the nutmeg processing station in Gouyave
- Fish Friday street party in Gouyave
- Ferry to Carriacou for a day on Paradise Beach
Good to know
| Airports | Maurice Bishop International (GND) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Grenada |
| Kind of trip | island, beach, nature, adventure, food |
Questions about Grenada
When is the best time to visit Grenada?
December, January, February, March, April and May. September, October: Wettest months of the year and the peak of hurricane season.
Do US citizens need a passport for Grenada?
Yes. Grenada is in Grenada; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Grenada on the ground?
Grenada is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.