Grenada Attractions – White sand beaches and yachting hideaways

Grand Anse and Morne Rouge

The southern tail of the island is comprised of a series of inlets, promontories and beaches. The most celebrated of these is Grand Anse, several miles of perfect white sand fringed with palm trees and hibiscus hedges. This is the tourist strip, with hotels bordering the beach and a road of restaurants and shops teaming parallel. Smaller and more secluded is Morne Rouge, lying in a protected cove further round.

Prickly Bay and Spice Island Marina

East of Point Salines airport (claimed by the US, in the heady Cold War days of 1983, that it was being built by Cuba as part of its expansionist designs in the Caribbean) is Prickly Bay. Here is the popular Spice Island Marina alongside smart hotels such as The Calabash, whose lawns sweep down to the beach.

Carriacou and Petit Martinique

Grenada’s two even smaller island dependencies – Carriacou and Petit Martinique, a 3-4 hours boat ride off the northeastern coast are a haven for those who want to get away from it all. Boats leave twice weekly from the Carenage or you can fly, but sailing into Carriacou’s natural harbor is an experience to be savored. Carriacou is famous for wooden boat-building, the African-influenced Big Drum Dance and some say smuggling. On the other hand, the tiny, volcanic Petit Martinique has a reputation for illicit supplies of whisky.