Local Knowledge
Welcome to a place where the focus is very much quality over quantity. A gem of the highest calibre, Grenada offers everything to all people - perfect beaches, lush rainforests, hot springs, rolling mountains, cascading rivers, fragrant spice trees, picturesque towns and a vibrant culture; and its astounding natural beauty is complemented further by the friendliness of its people. Known as 'the Spice Isle', thanks to its fragrant crops of nutmeg, cocoa, cloves and cinnamon, Grenada provides great rewards to those who decide to visit its shores.
Offering a perfect combination of luxury and adventure, here you can stretch out on the beach, play in the waves, zip-line through the rainforest, go scuba diving or whale watching, take a hike and cool off in the pristine waterfall, feel your worries melt away in a hot spring… this is nature at her finest and most beautiful. And that beauty extends to its capital as well, with St. George's being widely held to be the loveliest city in the Caribbean with outstanding views to match. Discover it all for yourself.
Things to Know
- Accepted Currency: East Caribbean dollar (EC$), U.S. dollar widely accepted ($)
- Capital: St. George's
- Airport: Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)
- Language(s) in Use: English is the official language. A French/African patois is also commonly spoken in some areas
- Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
- Dialing (Country Code): +473
- Climate in General: The average temperature throughout the year and near the coast is 28°C. Depending on altitude, there are dips in temperature that occur in the mountainous regions. Average rainfall varies and increases the further inland you venture toward, rainforest territory
