St George's
Located on the south-west side of Grenada, St. George’s is a picturesque city, with red-tiled homes dotted amongst the volcanic hillside of an old crater. The city is steeped in British and French history, and the buildings here reflect the colonial architecture of this time. Close by is Grand Etang National Park, surrounded by rainforest and a large lake, teeming with indigenous flora, fauna, exotic birds and lizard species.
Top Experiences
Spices
Rich, fertile soils across the island encourage an abundance of aromatic spices to flourish, including cinnamon, clove and ginger, though Grenada is most famous for its nutmeg – and is the world’s second largest nutmeg producer, after Indonesia. Islanders commonly use nutmeg in cooking and baking, and for seasoning an array of tropical drinks. It is grated, ground, chopped, diced and sprinkled into a variety of local delicacies.
Underwater Sculpture Park
This underwater gallery lies beneath the surface of the sea, just north of St George’s in Molinière Bay. The project, founded by British artist Jason de Caires Taylor, houses around 80 life-size sculptures slowly becoming encrusted with coral growth, including a circle of women clasping hands and a man at a desk. Fish and sponges are abundant too. The park is accessible to both divers and snorkellers.
Chocolate
Grenada is reputed to be one of the finest chocolate producers in the world. Small-scale producers have been cultivating the island’s trees and the beans and cocoa are in demand. The world-famous Trinitario cocoa beans grow in the area.
Cruises to St George's
Island-Hopping in the Caribbean • S2501
- Enjoy an island-hopping cocktail of winter sun and fascinating culture
- Learn about the history of St. John's at English Harbour
- Encounter marine life in Dominica and Barbados