If you’re looking for a general guide to Granada, then you’ve come to the right place. Here we are going to explore top notch information about Grenada, which is also known as the ‘Island of Spice’ due to its prolific cultivation of nutmeg.
Grenada, located north of Trinidad in the Caribbean region, is a popular tourist destination in particular for those looking to escape the cold winters experienced in Europe and North America. It is 133 square miles, with a population of 110 million.
The island reaches an elevation of 2,000 feet in the Grand Etang park and has a variety of flora and fauna that wildlife enthusiasts will find fascinating. With 9 varieties of hummingbirds, wrens, martins, boobies, and flycatchers, the nervous bird would feel like they’ve gone to heaven.
No Grenada guide would be complete without mentioning the beaches of this beautiful island. With Grand Anse being the most popular and well-known beach, the other lesser-known beaches should not be ignored. Levara Beach is part of a national park as it enjoys turtle nesting every year during the months of April to June. The quiet and romantic beach of David (pronounced ‘Darvi’) is the ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of the south of the island, particularly for couples looking for something different.
Food in Grenada that should be recommended to all visitors includes tropical fruits such as soursop and cherimoyas. Nutmeg and cocoa are grown prolifically and can be sampled at the nutmeg and chocolate factories found on the island. Seafood is a popular staple and nothing can beat the taste of red snapper freshly caught straight from the barbecue.
To give you a guide to Granada’s festivities, keep an eye out for the annual carnival event. You will see tropical costumes dance down the street following trucks with loud sound systems. Local people will dance and enjoy the festive atmosphere of the event. This is definitely a photo opportunity and one not to be missed.
There are other carnivals to enjoy in Granada. One of them is in front of the main island, on the island of Cariaccou. The annual Parang Festival is a celebration of Parang music and if you really want to experience the rich culture of Grenada, don’t miss it. It takes place in the run up to Christmas and in addition to the Parang tunes that are created for each annual event, you will also hear Christmas carols.
If you’re not on the island of Grenada during these festive events, you can experience a smaller event: Gouyave’s Fish Friday. As the name suggests, every Friday the fishing village of Gouyave celebrates Fish Friday, which is an ideal opportunity to sample locally caught fish cooked in the local way. Steamed, fried or grilled fish is yours for the tasting. Mix with the local people and enjoy the experience.
If you want to learn more about Grenada, visit the blog site of one of the best hotels in Grenada: Petite Anse Hotel. This hotel has been recognized by Trip Advisor as one of the best Caribbean hotels for romance and is located on the island’s unspoilt north coast.