Grenada Holidays
Grenada is affectionately known as ‘The Isle of Spice’ and is sweetly scented by nutmeg and cinnamon. The island is famous for its stunning beaches, picturesque towns and dramatic mountain scenery and has a real sense of tradition and heritage.

The islands capital, St George, with it horseshoe shaped harbour brimming with elegant yachts, pastel coloured buildings and colourful markets, is said to be the prettiest town in all of the Caribbean.

Grenada may be small but its beautiful coastline is made up of many sweeping white sandy beaches and secluded coves. Half an hour inland from these glorious beaches you can be walking through dense rainforest, surrounded by exotic wildlife and swimming under magnificent waterfalls whilst watching monkeys swinging through trees. If your thirst needs quenching, you can even pick a mango straight from the tree, now that really is a taste of the exotic.

Grenada combines refined hospitality and excellent cuisine and is famous for its local delicacies. The island has remained typically Caribbean and has a sense of the undiscovered. The pace of life is decidedly chilled and the evenings are no exception.

For a gentle and relaxing taste of the Caribbean, Grenada is ideal.

Weather
Grenada has a tropical climate; temperatures ranging between 75 and 87 F and there are cooling north easterly trade winds. The rainy season is between July and October however few storms ever make landfall.By Night
The night life is very relaxed but you may hear some steel bands or calypso music playing.Top Attractions
• Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Plant – The largest processing factory on the island.
• Dougaldston Estate – A traditional plantation.
• Le Morne des Sauters – Where the last of the Carib Indians fell to their death.
• The Carriacou Museum – An impressive collection of Amerindian artefacts.
• River Sallee boiling springs – Spiritually important to the locals, throw a coin in & make a wish.
• Oyster Beds – One of the most pristine eco-systems in the region.
• Sagesse Nature Reserve – A protected bird sanctuary with several rivers, mangroves and lakes.
• Grenada National Museum – Set in an old army barracks and prison built in 1704.
• Grand Etang Lake & Lake Antoine – Natural water-filled extinct volcano craters filled with wildlife
• Shrine of our Lady of Fatima –Rebuilt in 1996 and is a place of great spiritual interest.Events
Spice Isle Billfish Tournament (Jan), Sailing Festival (Feb), Independence Day (Feb), Cricket World Cup (Mar), Grenada Drum Festival (May), Spice Jazz Festival (Jun), Carnival (Aug).Local Flavours
The majority of hotels and most restaurants do offer a wide selection of international cuisines however their local dishes of stewed or curried meats are well worth trying and their specially seasoned fresh fish is very popular. There are all sorts of amazing things you can pick up in Grenada’s shops, jewellery and leather products make for a good purchase and it would be a shame to leave the isle of spice without buying some nutmeg syrups or fresh spices.History
Columbus sailed past Grenada in 1498 when it was inhabited by the Caribs and named the island Concepcion which was later changed by the Spanish to Granada, by the French to Grenade and by the English to Grenada. Europeans tried to settle on the island many times but the Caribs put up a good fight and it was a century and a half before the French succeeded with the last Carib jumping to his death off ‘Le Morne de Sauteurs’ (Leapers Point). Following this the British fought with the French for ninety years trying to take possession of the island and in 1783 were finally successful in their efforts. They immediately started importing slaves to establish sugar plantations but in 1795 Julian Planter, a black planter inspired by the French Revolution, lead the slaves in a violent rebellion and took control of the island. Although the British crushed the rebellion tensions remained high until slavery was abolished. In 1877 it became a crown colony; in 1967 it became an associate state within the British Commonwealth and in 1974 it gained full independence.Size & Location
Grenada is 21 miles by 12 miles and has an area of 131 square miles. Its coastline extends for 75 miles. It’s the most southerly of the Windward Islands, located in the Eastern Caribbean, 100 miles north of Venezuela and 150 miles south-west of Barbados. Population 90,000