The 25 Best Things to Do in Grenada

The 25 best things to do in Grenada

1. Snorkel the Underwater Sculpture Park

In Molinere Bay on the west coast, a circle of children holds hands on the seabed and a man types at his desk, slowly turning to reef. The sculptures lie roughly 5 to 8 metres down, so snorkellers see them well on a clear day. A marine park fee is paid per person.

Tip: Go on a half-day sail that adds Flamingo Bay.

The full guide: the Underwater Sculpture Park

2. Spend a day on Grand Anse Beach

Two miles of soft pale sand and calm water just south of St George’s, with beach bars when you want them. The island’s best-known beach, and rightly so.

Tip: Walk to the far end for more space.

The full guide: Grenada’s beaches

3. Watch the sun go down from a yacht

A two-hour sunset cruise along the Caribbean coast, with champagne, prosecco or rum punch aboard. Shared sailings from USD 85 per person, a private yacht from USD 500.

Tip: The sun sets between about 5:40 pm in November and 6:35 pm in July.

The full guide: sunset cruises in Grenada

4. Walk the shore of the Grand Etang crater lake

At the heart of the island, a crater lake of around 36 acres sits 530 metres above sea level, ringed by rainforest. The 2 km shoreline trail takes about an hour.

Tip: It is your best chance of seeing the mona monkeys.

The full guide: Grand Etang, the waterfalls and the rainforest trails

5. Swim beneath Annandale Falls

The easy waterfall: about 20 minutes from St George’s and a two-minute walk from the visitor centre. The water drops 30 feet into a pool for a relaxed swim.

Tip: It is busiest when cruise ships are in port, so go at a quieter hour.

6. Hike to the Seven Sisters falls

A string of cascades in the Grand Etang National Park, reached on foot through the rainforest. The walk to the first cascade takes 40 minutes to about an hour, depending on the pace and the mud.

Tip: Go with a guide; I arrange one with every Seven Sisters day.

7. See Royal Mt Carmel Falls on the east coast

Near Grenville, the water falls 70 feet down a rocky cliff, a gentle 30-minute walk through a private plantation. The owners charge a small entrance fee.

Tip: The trailhead is easy to miss, so go with a driver who knows it.

8. Wander the Carenage in St George’s

One of the prettiest harbour towns in the Caribbean: a horseshoe of pastel warehouses around the waterfront, with the old town climbing the hills behind.

Tip: Stop at the spice market, where nutmeg and cinnamon scent the air.

The full guide: St George’s, the Carenage and the forts

9. Climb to Fort George and Fort Frederick

Fort George looks out over the harbour, and Fort Frederick over the whole south of the island. Both are worth the short climb for the view alone.

Free download: The Story of Grenada, the island’s history

10. Tour River Antoine, the old rum distillery

River Antoine has made rum since 1785, and its cane is still crushed by a mill turned by water.

Tip: Pair it with Belmont Estate, also in the north-east.

11. Follow cocoa from tree to bar at Belmont Estate

A working estate in the north-east that walks you through nutmeg, cocoa and Grenadian chocolate, from the tree to the bar.

12. See where the nutmeg goes at Gouyave

The working nutmeg station in Gouyave on the west coast is the heart of the Isle of Spice. Nutmeg is the spice on Grenada’s flag.

13. Cook and eat at Tower Estate

Flavours of Grenada’s Culinary Safari at Tower Estate, a hands-on taste of the island’s food with a Grenadian chef, from USD 115 per person.

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14. Take a day trip to Carriacou and Sandy Island

Grenada’s quiet sister island, by sea, with the white sand of Sandy Island just offshore. My Carriacou Day Tour keeps a local beside you throughout.

15. Find a quieter beach at Morne Rouge

Just around the headland from Grand Anse, Morne Rouge is quieter and sheltered, lovely for families.

16. Watch leatherback turtles nest at Levera

Leatherbacks, the largest turtles alive, come ashore at night to nest at Levera Beach from April to July, and hatchlings emerge from May to July.

Tip: Always go with a licensed guide, and never use a torch or phone light on the beach.

The full guide: Grenada’s wildlife

17. Look for the Grenada dove at Mount Hartman

Grenada’s national bird lives on this island and nowhere else, with fewer than two hundred left in the dry forest of the south-west.

Tip: Go early with a guide, and listen for a single descending note repeated every seven or eight seconds.

18. Charter a private yacht for the day

Your own yacht, just the people you choose on board: the sculpture park, a quiet reef and a white sand beach, with lunch and drinks along the way.

The full guide: private day charters

19. Go deep-sea fishing

Half and full day charters offshore, with everything provided.

The full guide: fishing charters

20. Dive the reefs

Reefs and the sculpture park, with trips for first timers and certified divers alike. Parrotfish, blue tang, octopus and spotted eagle rays are all here.

The full guide: days at sea, sailing and snorkelling

21. Eat oil down, the national dish

A one-pot stew cooked down in coconut milk. Eat it at least once.

22. Join Spicemas in August

The island’s carnival builds through July to a riot of colour and parades in August.

23. Step into Grenada’s conservation work on Roots to Reef

A Grenada Concierge exclusive: the mangroves at Woburn, a sea moss farm and a coral nursery growing on underwater trees, three working places along one shoreline.

24. Sail the west coast as a family

Gentle swimming, easy waterfalls and unhurried sailing make Grenada a relaxed island for children. I tailor every day to who is travelling.

See group charters

25. Hear the whistling frogs at night

After dark the island sings: the tiny whistling frog gives the Grenadian night its soundtrack, a short low note, then a higher whistle, over and over. You will not need a guide for this one.

Sailing, snorkelling and days at sea: see private day charters, fishing charters, group charters and sunset cruises.

Frequently asked questions

For money, getting around, safety and what to pack, read my Grenada travel tips.

What are the must do things in Grenada?

The Underwater Sculpture Park, Grand Anse Beach, a waterfall day in the rainforest, the River Antoine rum distillery and a spice estate, and a sail along the west coast. Most visitors mix two or three of these across a week.

How many days do you need in Grenada?

Five to seven days lets you enjoy the beaches, get out on the water, see the rainforest and visit the estates without rushing. I am happy to build an itinerary around whatever time you have.

When is the best time to visit Grenada?

The dry season, roughly January to May, gives the most reliable weather. Summer is warmer and livelier, and brings the Spicemas carnival in August.

Is Grenada good for families?

Yes. Calm swimming beaches, easy waterfalls, gentle sailing trips and plenty of space make it a relaxed island for children. I tailor every plan to who is travelling.

What wildlife will I see in Grenada?

Mona monkeys in the Grand Etang forest, most active early in the morning, and hummingbirds almost everywhere, including town gardens. Leatherback turtles nest on the northeast beaches from April to July. The nesting beaches are protected, so I arrange those evenings with a licensed guide.

Can you see the Underwater Sculpture Park without diving?

Yes. The sculptures sit in shallow water at Molinère, so snorkelling reaches most of them, and glass-bottom trips run for anyone who would rather stay dry. Divers get the deeper pieces.

Can you arrange everything for us?

That is the whole idea. Tours, charters, villas, transfers, dinners and the small touches, all handled by me. From touchdown to departure, and everything in between, I take care of your every need.