Grenada Tourism Overview- Tourist Activities and Things to Do - Cultural Festivals
The three islands of Grenada are located in south east Caribbean Sea, 100 miles
north of Venezuela. The biggest of them is Grenada and smaller ones are
Carriacou and Petit Martinique. These are beautiful islands having volcanic
terrain with stunning beaches, unexplored mountainous terrain, picturesque
towns, coral reefs, breathtaking Flora and Fauna. As you explore inside this
island you will find green rainforests, spice trees, rare tropical flowers,
rivers, lakes and waterfalls.
There is a never ending range of scenic beauty which is offered on this island.
The capital, St. George's is one of the most beautiful cities in the entire
Caribbean. Grenada tourism is the main source of revenue for the country, other
sources of revenue includes
agricultural production, other sources of revenue include education service and
exporting local goods. This small country is known for its cultivation of cocoa,
nutmeg, mace, cloves, ginger and cinnamon. Grenada covers a total land area of
about 433 square kilometers. The smaller island Carriacou, is hilly but not
mountainous. Tourists to this island can buy a variety of authentic products including jewelry, spices, locally-made jams, jellies, and syrups, leather crafts, straw goods and printed fabrics. Many of Grenada's duty-free shops have an excellent selection of perfumes and cosmetics. Grenada tourism offers a rich history of the nation and music plays an important part of people's life. Local festivals and markets are an intrinsic part of the culture. People are friendly to the tourists and there are variety of activities which the tourists can enjoy during their stay. Tourists can experience crater lakes, and Mount St. Catherine reaching the height of 2,750 feet. Dwarf forests on the top of Mount St. Catherine descend to the rainforests of relatively higher altitudes and further down to the dry forests of the lowlands. Below you can find the stunning white sand beaches, crystal clear blue water and coral reefs. There are about 320 hectares of wide expanse of forests and innumerable sanctuaries of animals and birds like the Grand Etang Lake and Forest Reserve, The Levera National Park is famous for Sea turtles, Lake Antoine National Park for birds and La Sagesse estuary . This island also has very good establishments which offer marriage/wedding and honeymoon packages. Many hotels will make all of the necessary legal arrangements for you once you have arrived. Please check all requirements on their official site, documents include Passport, Birth Certificates, Proof of Single Status (or widowed proof) etc.
GRENADA TOURISM ACTIVITIES:
Golf:
A nine-hole course and tennis courts located near Grand Anse.
Hiking and Trekking:
Grenada has a large variety of ecosystems and terrains, giving some of the best hiking, walking, and trekking opportunities in the Caribbean.
Beaches:
The most popular soft white sand beaches of Grenada are Calabash, Lance aux Epines, Grand Anse, and Horseshoe which located in the south-west part of Grenada. Area in the south of St. George has many island's hotels and resorts. Most of the beaches due to geography have irregular coastline and small inlets, there are a plenty of private beaches too. Grenada imposes restrictions on the height of these resorts to maintain the beauty.
Yachting:
Grenada's surrounding waters offer some of the best sailing in the Caribbean, including a yachting festival in February by the Grenada Yacht Club .
Water Sports
Parasailing, diving, cruising and much more.
Scuba-Diving:
There are a number of excellent snorkeling and dive locations including along offshore reef on the west coast. The area south of Grand Anse beach is famous for snorkeling.
Cultural Festivals:
The annual drum festival attracting tourists is celebrated in the village of Tivoli. Three main celebrations held in July and August are The Grenada Carnival, The Carriacou Regatta and The Rainbow City Festival, which exhibit parades, competitions, trade fair, and many more. The festival of Play Mas also allows you to interact with the local natives.
Weather:
Grenade is known for its excellent tropical weather with constantly flowing sea breezes. Temperatures range averages from 75 to 87 degree Fahrenheit. June to December is the rainy season with November being the rainiest, hurricanes can also pass through Grenada during these seasons. January to May is the dry season. Grenada tourism is designed to offer tourists the most value for the money.
Tourist Visa
Canadian and American citizens do not require tourist visa to visit Grenada. They need to carry a proof of citizenship and a return or onward journey ticket. Visit grenadaconsulate.com for most up to date information.
Population: 110,000 (2005 estimates)
Languages: English
Ethnic groups: African descent (82%), some South Asians and Europeans, trace Arawak/Caribbean Indian.
Religions: Roman Catholic, various Protestant denominations, Rastafarianism, Islam.
