People, Culture, and History of Grenada |
Welcome to the three island
nation of Grenada, consisting of Grenada and the smaller and equally beautiful
sister islands of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. Grenada is blessed with
lush green mountains and valleys and the abundance of nutmeg, cinnamon,
all spice and vanilla- fill the air with faint and exotic aromas. You will
see why Grenada is called the Spice Island of the Caribbean. Grenada is
a hub for Yachtsmen, and divers and Caribbean luxury vacation seekers who
have kept secret the beauty of her white sand beaches, clear waters and
living reefs. But more and more people are discovering this jewel of located
at the southern end of the Caribbean chain nearly 1500 miles from Miami.
Grenada- People dream of tropical islands blessed
with sugar white beaches, swaying palm trees, turquoise waters,
cooling trade winds and blessed with friendly people. Well in Grenada,
it is not a dream- it is reality! The Capital City of St. George’s
is the kind of picturesque, turn of the century town that people
envision perched on the hillsides.
The southern end of the island contains some of the most beautiful beaches in
the world such as Grand Anse Beach. Windsurfers will love the challenge on the
windy Atlantic side beaches and trekkers will enjoy the beautiful nature areas
found inside the Grand Etang National Park. This is an island to explore and
interact with people who love music, art, festivals and sharing their beautiful
island with those visiting.
For those of you thinking of a world class Caribbean resort to stay at, then
check out some of these luxurious and most popular resorts, villas and spas in
the Caribbean- La Source Beach Resort and Spa, Grenada Grand Beach Resort, Spice
Island Beach Resort, The Rex Grenadian, The Flamboyant and the Cinnamon Hill
Resorts Villas.
Carriacou- The Grenadine Island chain begins to
the north of Grenada and the small islets of Bonaparte Islands,
Large Island, Rose Rock, White Island and Green Island lead to
the largest island of the Southern Grenadines- Carriacou. Carriacou
may only be 13 square miles, but it is packed with scenic mountains,
sheltered bays, spectacular reefs, incredible beaches and an interesting
mix of people that includes Scottish and West African descendants.
Petite Martinique- This 486 acre island lies to
the east of Carriacou and is actually the remains of a volcano.
Homes cling to the side of the mountain and visitors can explore
a slice of the old way of life. No hotels and time moves slowly
among the local people!
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