Grand Anse Beach, Photo: dpursoo, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Find your Bliss in Grenada
Grenada, made simple: spice, sea, rainforest and sister islands in the southern Caribbean
Grenada is the Spice Isle: a green, volcanic island of nutmeg and cocoa estates, one of the Caribbean's great beaches at Grand Anse, a rainforest crater lake, an underwater sculpture park and two easygoing sister islands, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. It is friendly, relaxed and easy to love. This guide explains how it all works so you arrive calm and ready to explore.
Your trip, step by step
- Before you goEntry rules, flights, hurricane season and insurance, answered
- ArrivingMaurice Bishop International Airport, the short ride to Grand Anse and your first night, explained
- Your days on the islandBeaches, spice estates, waterfalls, reefs and Fish Friday, planned at an easy pace
- Heading homeDeparture timings, a last swim and spices for the suitcase, so the end is calm too
Where to go, eat and stay
- Plain answersClear, honest guidance on the questions first-timers and returning Grenadians actually ask.
- Official sourcesEntry, health and safety facts point you to the official pages to confirm.
- No price surprisesWe explain the Eastern Caribbean dollar, taxi habits, tipping and the costs that surprise people.
- Free to useEvery guide and the trip planner are free.
Our promise
Grenada should feel like warm sand and the smell of nutmeg, not a puzzle. We answer the questions about flights, entry, buses, money, weather and safety before they start, so you arrive confident and ready to find your Bliss.
Most visitors base themselves around Grand Anse in the southwest and make day trips to St. George's, the rainforest, the spice coast and the north. A few nights on Carriacou adds a slower, quieter island to the trip.
How to use this guide
Four steps from first idea to a trip that feels easy.
- Choose your basesThe beaches of Grand Anse, the harbour capital, the rainforest, the spice coast or Carriacou: start with the destinations that fit you.
- Sort the essentialsEntry for your passport, the right season and current travel advice, checked against official sources.
- Pick your placesUse our places to visit list for beaches, waterfalls, estates, rum shops, restaurants and stays.
- Plan your routeUse the free trip planner to balance beach days, island tours and a hop to Carriacou.
Everything your Grenada trip needs
Free tools and guides for every stage of the journey.
Destinations
St. George's, Grand Anse, Grand Etang, Gouyave and the north, and Carriacou, each explained in depth.
Explore destinationsPlaces to visit
More than a hundred beaches, waterfalls, estates, restaurants, festivals and stays, from classics to hidden corners.
See places to visitFlights and stays
Search flights into Maurice Bishop International Airport and stays around the islands.
Plan travelPlaces finder
Restaurants, sights and stays mapped around each base.
Find placesFree trip planner
Tell us your dates and interests and build a route that fits.
Plan your trip
The Spice Isle
Nutmeg, cocoa, rum and reefs on one small island
Grenada grows nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, cloves and cocoa, and you can follow them from tree to bar at estates such as Belmont, the nutmeg station in Gouyave and the Grenada Chocolate Company. In the hills, Grand Etang Lake sits in an old volcanic crater surrounded by rainforest and waterfalls. Offshore, the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park and the wreck of the Bianca C draw snorkellers and divers, while Grand Anse Beach gives you three kilometres of soft white sand.
- Grand Anse Beach and Morne Rouge Bay for easy swimming
- Belmont Estate, Gouyave and the chocolate makers of St. Patrick
- Grand Etang Lake, Seven Sisters and Annandale Falls
- The underwater sculptures at Molinere Bay
Start with the destinations
See how the capital, the beaches, the rainforest, the north and Carriacou fit together.
Grenada destinationsPlan with confidence
Your Grenada trip, without the worry
Grenada rewards a little preparation: entry checked for your passport, a flight that lands in daylight, a base that matches your plans, and a sense of the season, since August brings Spicemas and the late summer brings hurricane risk. Our free planner helps you shape it.
- The right base for beaches, hiking or island life
- Realistic travel times on steep, winding roads
- Festival dates such as Spicemas and the Carriacou Regatta
Where to go in Grenada
From the harbour capital St. George's and the white sand of Grand Anse to the rainforest of Grand Etang, the spice coast around Gouyave and the quiet sister island of Carriacou.
Saint George Parish, southwest Grenada
St. George's
A hillside harbour capital of red roofs, old forts and a horseshoe bay, with a lively Saturday market.
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Saint George Parish, southwest Grenada
Grand Anse
Three kilometres of soft white sand, calm water and the island's best choice of hotels, restaurants and dive shops.
Read the guidePhoto: dpursoo, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Central Grenada, Saint Andrew and Saint George
Grand Etang
A misty rainforest park around a volcanic crater lake, with waterfalls, hiking trails and wild Mona monkeys.
Read the guidePhoto: Jerzy Bereszko, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Saint John, Saint Mark and Saint Patrick, north and west Grenada
Gouyave and the north
The spice and fishing towns of the west and north coasts, with cocoa estates, a historic rum distillery and Atlantic beaches.
Read the guidePhoto: georama, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Carriacou and Petite Martinique, the Grenadines
Carriacou
A slow, friendly island of empty beaches, wooden sloops and African heritage, a short flight or ferry from Grenada.
Read the guidePhoto: FishSpeaker, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
A note from our founder
A note from our founder
My first time visiting Kenya, I was genuinely surprised with how fast it began feeling like home. The people are so friendly, the food is delicious and familiar, and the accommodations are modern and upscale.
During my travels throughout the continent, I commonly hear tourists share stories about being scammed or taken advantage of, which is both frustrating and disheartening.
Living in Kenya for the last 2 years, I have had the great fortune to meet a network of wonderful Kenyans who have continuously help guide my family's journey. Their shared knowledge has not only greatly enhanced our overall experience here, but it has also saved us tons of time, energy, and resources.
With BlissPoint Travel, my hope is to build a global community that is willing to share useful, uncommon knowledge so that we can all blissfully enjoy the wonders our world has to offer.
Questions we hear most
Is Grenada good for first-time Caribbean travellers?
Yes. English is the official language, people are warm and welcoming, distances are short and the main beach area is a short ride from the airport. It feels relaxed and unhurried, with fewer crowds than larger islands.
Do I need a visa for Grenada?
It depends on your passport. Many nationalities can visit without a visa for a set period, while others must apply in advance. Check the Government of Grenada and your own government's travel advice before you book.
What currency is used in Grenada?
The Eastern Caribbean dollar, which is pegged to the US dollar. US dollars are widely accepted and cards work at hotels and larger restaurants, but carry local cash for buses, markets, rum shops and Fish Friday.
When is the best time to visit Grenada?
December to May is the dry season and the most popular time. August brings Spicemas, the island's carnival. Hurricane season runs from June to November, although Grenada sits far south and is hit less often than islands further north.
Is Grenada safe for tourists?
Grenada is generally considered one of the calmer Caribbean destinations, but petty theft and occasional robberies happen. Use normal care at night, do not leave valuables on the beach and check your government's current travel advice.
How many days do I need in Grenada?
A week suits most first visits: five nights around Grand Anse for the beaches, St. George's, the rainforest and the spice coast, then two or three nights on Carriacou if you want a quieter island.
Ready to find your Bliss in Grenada?
Tell us your dates and interests and use the free trip planner to shape a Spice Isle trip that feels easy.