{"id":564,"date":"2019-04-23T15:07:35","date_gmt":"2019-04-23T15:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abbot.travel\/blog\/?p=564"},"modified":"2019-04-25T22:19:40","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T22:19:40","slug":"things-to-do-grenada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abbot.travel\/blog\/things-to-do-grenada\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Awesome Things To Do in Grenada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Panorama of St George’s – Wikimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why explore the Isle of Spice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Grenada<\/strong> is a tri-island state also known as \u2018The Isle of Spice<\/strong>\u2019 or the \u201cSpice Isle<\/strong>\u201d. She has two sister islands, Carriacou<\/strong> and Petite Martinique<\/strong>. So, there are many things to do in Grenada<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grenada seemed a well-kept secret for a Caribbean holiday. But when the Royalton brand come to the island, it lets you know there is something special about this place. There are beautiful secluded bays and beaches here. Grenada is more peaceful and less developed than its Caribbean neighbours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just 12 miles by 21 miles, here is a\nland of mountains and waterfalls, woodlands and rainforests. Grenada is a haven\nfor divers and snorkellers with its coral reefs and underwater sculpture park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are fishing villages, chocolate factories, and old rum distilleries. This island has a colonial history. Time spent in the capital, St George\u2019s is a rewarding experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. George’s Grenada<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St. George\u2019s is the capital city of the Caribbean island of Grenada. Those travellers who have walked its narrow streets with their coloured colonial buildings, claim this to be the most beautiful harbour town in the Caribbean.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the landmarks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Carenage St George’s – By Ramakrishna Reddy Yekulla – Own work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A walk around Carenage<\/strong>\n(St George\u2019s Marina) will give you some spectacular views. The many restaurants\nserve local food<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fort George<\/strong>\nis an 18th<\/sup> century fort that offers panoramic views of the Grenada\nand St. George\u2019s Bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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St George Hospital and Fort George – Wikimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fort Matthew<\/strong>\nwas a battleground and, later, an asylum, and has underground tunnels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Grenada National Museum<\/strong> hosts exhibits\nabout the history of the region, including the plantation economy and the\nwhaling industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Market Square<\/strong> in Young Street can start your education about the island\u2019s spices. This is among the best-smelling markets you are likely to come across. This is a great place for souvenir shopping, fresh produce, and handmade crafts. Best time to go for a good vibe is Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hike Grand Etang National Park & Forest Reserve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many visitors to Grenada may go for the\nsun-soaked beaches and are content\nto work on their tan. But there are others who get a longing to view the wider\nscene. The Grand Etang National Park gives casual strollers and seasoned hikers\na chance to stretch their legs and take in the wonderful sights and smells of a\ntropical rainforest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The park covers a large part of central Granada and is home to\nexotic flora and fauna. A trek along the established trails may reward you with\nsightings of armadillos, tropical mockingbirds, mongooses and the rare Mona Monkeys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mona Monkey By Mark Stevens – Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mount Qua Qua<\/strong> has stunning views of the park and the Grand Etang Lake<\/strong>. Then there is the scenic trail, with its fragrance of fresh spices, to Seven Sisters Falls<\/strong> just 2 kilometres from the Visitors Centre.\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to pick up a map of the park from the Visitors Centre before\nyou hit the trails and take sturdy walking shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diving & Snorkelling in Grenada<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many alluring landscapes on Grenada, enough to keep the\nmost discerning traveller engaged for the duration of any holiday. But some of\nthe most spectacular scenery is below the surface of the sea around the coasts\nof Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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