Places to See in Grenada

There are several places to see and explore in Grenada. In the capital of Saint George’s, a visit to the harbor is a must for its colorful old colonial buildings. Shaped like a horseshoe, the harbor is called the Carenage and here you will find old forts, churches and colonial buildings. Most of the tourist amenities are also located here.

In town you plan a visit to the Grenada National Museum, after which you can explore some of the old forts found in the city. Fort George is the oldest fort in Grenada and is definitely worth seeing for its stunning views of the harbor. This fort was built by the French in 1705. Fort Fredrick is another fort worth a look at for its panoramic views. This fort was also built by the French. While in town, you should also visit the St George Anglican Church built in 1825, and the Catholic Cathedral, which is the largest church on the island.

From St George’s head south to Grand Anse, the main resort area on the island. Here you will find the beautiful Grand Anse beach along with numerous hotels and resorts in the area. Morne Rouge Bay lies a little past Grand Anse and is the prefect escape or those who want to avoid the crowds. The beach here is gorgeous and offers some excellent swimming and snorkeling. For some more pretty beaches head further south past Point Salines and True Blue Bay to Lance Aux Epines. The southernmost point on the island, this area is home to some of the most affluent people on the island with some clean attractive beaches to enjoy.

From Lance Aux Epines head west to the Grand Etang National Park and the Annandale Falls. This park offers some excellent hiking and trekking trails in the area. Grenville is the second largest town on the island and lies on Grenada’s eastern coast. A regional crop center, there is not much to do here, but enjoy the wonderful surrounding areas.

Carriacou is a hilly island just 7 miles long and offers a wonderful getaway form the more touristy areas of Grenada. Here you can visit the pretty town of Hillsborough as well as some beautiful beaches located here. For a vacation truly off the beaten track head to the island of Petit Martinique, where there is not much to do but enjoy the peace and quiet.