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Grenada travel guide
The Spice Isle of nutmeg, rainforest and white-sand bays.
Grenada is a small, green Caribbean island famous for nutmeg, cocoa and spices. Travelers come for Grand Anse Beach, rainforest waterfalls, an underwater sculpture park and the quiet sister island of Carriacou.
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Getting there
Maurice Bishop International Airport near St George's has flights from North America, the UK and other Caribbean islands. Carriacou is reached by ferry or small plane, and many visitors arrive by cruise ship or yacht.
Best time to visit: Jan–May – dry season with sunny days and calm seas.
Tougher months: September-November - peak hurricane season and the rainiest months, though Grenada lies at the southern edge of the hurricane belt.
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Time zone: America/Puerto_Rico. Compare with your local time.
Visas: in our passport dataset, 123 of 198 other passports can enter Grenada without arranging a visa first (visa-free or visa on arrival), 0 need an e-visa or electronic authorisation, and 75 need a visa in advance. Check your passport.
Background: Visa policy of Grenada (Wikipedia).
Official advisory: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, updated 2026-01-05). Read the advisory.
Source and more: Grenada travel facts on RoamSun
Stay
Most trips to Grenada are based around St George's, Grand Anse Beach or Grand Etang National Park. Pick a base for your main interest, then add day trips rather than moving hotels every night.
Typical daily budget: about US$60–90 for a backpacker and US$150–300 mid-range, per person.
Source: RoamSun Grenada page · Browse hotel guides
Connect
Plug types: G. Voltage: 230 V. Check your own devices on the plug and currency checker.
Calling code: +1473.
Mobile data: read the travel eSIM setup guide before you fly so the plan is installed and ready on landing.
Source: Advinne eSIM guide · RoamSun
Do
- St George's (South-west · capital): One of the Caribbean's prettiest harbour towns, with forts, markets and colourful hillside houses.
- Grand Anse Beach (South-west · beach): Grenada's most famous beach, with soft sand and gentle water.
- Grand Etang National Park (Interior · rainforest): A mountain reserve around a crater lake, with hiking trails and mona monkeys.
- Carriacou (Grenadines · sister island): A laid-back island known for boat building, regattas and excellent diving.
- Petite Martinique (Grenadines · small island): A tiny, quiet island with a strong seafaring tradition.
- Sauteurs & Leapers Hill (North · history): A cliff-top town tied to the legend of the last Kalinago stand.
- Moliniere Bay Underwater Sculpture Park (West coast · snorkelling): An underwater art gallery that is now a thriving artificial reef.
- Belmont Estate (North-east · heritage plantation): A centuries-old working estate offering cocoa tours and local food.
Things to do
- Swim at Grand Anse. Laze on a long curve of white sand with calm water and views across to St George's.
- Snorkel the sculpture park. Float above the haunting underwater statues of Moliniere Bay, now encrusted with coral.
- Tour a spice estate. Learn how nutmeg, mace, cinnamon and cocoa are grown and processed at a working plantation.
- Hike to waterfalls. Trek through rainforest to the Seven Sisters Falls or take a dip at Annandale Falls.
- Explore St George's. Climb to Fort George for views over the pastel houses and the picturesque Carenage harbour.
- See a water-wheel distillery. Visit River Antoine, where rum has been produced with the same traditional methods for generations.
- Hop over to Carriacou. Take the ferry to the sister island for quiet beaches, diving and Sandy Island's perfect sandbar.
- Taste chocolate bean to bar. Sample locally grown organic chocolate at a cocoa estate or factory.
Source: full Grenada guide on RoamSun
Eat and drink
- Oil down – national stew of breadfruit, meat and callaloo in coconut milk
- Nutmeg ice cream – creamy dessert made with local spice
- Callaloo soup – leafy green soup with coconut
- Lambie – stewed or curried conch
Source: RoamSun Grenada guide
Money and safety
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD). Currency and plug checker.
Tipping: 10% often added to bills; extra for good service.
Emergency numbers: 911 police, fire & ambulance.
- The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, pegged to the US dollar; US dollars are often accepted, but change may come in EC dollars.
- Cards are accepted at hotels and larger restaurants; carry cash for buses, markets and Carriacou.
- Grenada is relatively safe, but avoid isolated beaches after dark and don't leave valuables unattended.
- Roads are narrow, winding and drive on the left; take care if hiring a car.
Source: RoamSun Grenada facts
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Grenada?
Jan–May – dry season with sunny days and calm seas. Tropical and warm all year, with a rainy season from June to November.
What time zone is Grenada in?
Grenada uses America/Puerto_Rico.
Do I need a visa for Grenada?
It depends on your passport. In our dataset 123 of 198 other passports can enter without a prior visa, 0 need an e-visa or eTA and 75 need a visa in advance. Use the visa checker and confirm with the official government source.
What plug and voltage does Grenada use?
Grenada uses plug type G at 230 V. Check whether your devices are dual-voltage before you plug in.
What is the calling code for Grenada?
The international calling code for Grenada is +1473.
Do you tip in Grenada?
10% often added to bills; extra for good service.
What is the emergency number in Grenada?
911 police, fire & ambulance.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Grenada?
Traffic drives on the left.