Grenada: My Spice Island Paradise
The sail-in through the Carenage horseshoe harbor with colorful houses stacked up the hills is one of the prettiest in the Caribbean. My perfect day: off the ship and straight to Grand Anse Beach (quick 15-min taxi) – two miles of perfect white sand and calm water.
Lunch at Umbrellas Beach Bar – best fish roti and rum punch on the island. Afternoon is the Concord Falls hike and chocolate tour at Belmont Estate (Grenada is the "Spice Isle" – nutmeg ice cream is life). Sunset at BBC Beach with a Carib and steel pan music.
Getting Around Grenada
Melville Street Cruise Terminal – 10-min walk to town. Taxis to Grand Anse are great value.
- Grand Anse Beach: Short taxi ride (surprisingly affordable)
- Concord Falls: 30-min drive, combine with spice tour
- Belmont Estate: Chocolate and spice tour
Positively Worded Word of Warning
Grenada's spice-scented air and winding roads are the island's way of giving you a free aromatherapy tour with panoramic views!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Best beach?
A: Grand Anse – top-10 world for good reason.
Q: Nutmeg ice cream?
A: House of Chocolate in town – try it!
Q: Safe?
A: Very – friendliest island in the Caribbean.