Grenada Travel Guide

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Top Things to See

Carriacou Museum
Discover the islands' history at the Carriacou Museum in Hillsborough, where there's an impressive collection of Amerindian artifacts and mementoes dating back to 18th century when the islands were occupied by the French and British.

Ecology days out
See Grenada's oyster beds, reached along a trail from Tyrrel Bay, followed by a short boat ride to the middle of one of the most pristine ecosystems in the region. La Sagesse Nature Reserve, in the south, is a protected bird sanctuary with rivers, mangroves and salt lakes.

Lucky springs
The River Sallee's boiling sulphur springs can be seen bubbling in a number of holes north of Lake Antoine in the northeast of the island, leaving orange and yellow hues on the surrounding landscape. They are of spiritual importance for various religious sects and a natural wishing well. Don't forget to throw in a coin before you leave.

Waterfalls
Grenada's most spectacular waterfalls are the 15m (50ft) Annandale Falls and Mount Carmel Waterfall, which has two falls cascading over 21m (70ft) to clear pools below. You can swim in several of the islands' rainforest pools and lakes, many of which are formed by waterfalls, such as the Concord Falls.

Top Things to Do

Bask at the beach
One of the island's best beaches is at Grand Anse; another is at Levera Bay near the island's northern tip. The beaches on neighboring Morne Rouge are stunning, as are the deserted beaches on the southern coast. Levera Bay is a favorite surfing spot.

Diving
Grand Anse beach is the starting point for diving trips to nearby reefs and islands. One of the best dive sites is Molinière Reef, about 5km (3 miles) from St George's. Carriacou, in the Grenadines offers excellent diving. Keen snorkelers should head to White Island Marine Park and Martin's Bay, close to Grand Anse.

Enjoy Caribbean rum
Discover how rum is made on a guided tour of one of the island's main rum distilleries. At the Grenada Sugar Factory in St George (www.clarkescourtrum.com), guided tours include a tasting and opportunity to purchase its rum products.

Fun runs
Make sure you're on Grenada on a Saturday, to watch the fortnightly event called hashing (www.grenadahash.com). Participants meet at a designated rum shop, run around the island following a trail of flour or paper and after about two hours return to the rum shop to undo all the good exercise

Hiking in Grand Etang
Grand Etang National Park and Forest Reserve contains numerous marked trails, with gentle half-hour walks or expeditions of several hours. The park contains a wealth of interesting flora and fauna, and there are spectacular flower displays depending on the season.

Join the carnival
August is carnival time on Grenada and everyone is welcome to join in. It's a riot of color and fun, with lively street parties, street theater, steel bands and calypso competitions that all go on well into the early hours of the morning.

Sailing
Yacht races and regattas are held throughout the year on Grenada. The Sailing Festival in January (www.grenadasailingfestival.com) is the biggest and attracts yachtsmen from all over the world. The sailing regatta in Tyrell Bay on Carriacou is also popular. The Grenadine islands are a popular sailing destination.

Spice tours
While on the spice island, don't miss a visit to Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station, the largest nutmeg processing factory on the island. The Dougaldston Estate is a traditional plantation in the center of the nutmeg and cocoa growing region. Most of the traditional spice factories offer tours of the grounds.