Living and travelling in Grenada for over a year has given us important insight into the country and its people, activities, food and culture. This is a true Caribbean jewel. close your eyes and try to conjure up images of white sand beaches, turquoise waters, lush jungles, stunning flowers and smiling people. now smell the aroma of delicious street barbecues, feel the refreshing amazing water of a hidden waterfall, hear the melodic tune of steel pan, and taste fragrant curries and sweet tropical fruits.
This is Grenada. It’s the epitome of that tropical paradise that you have in your mind… minus the crowds, the cost and the hassle.
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How much will Grenada Cost?
East Caribbean dollar (EC / XCD)
Budget: $150/day for 2 people
Sorry budget travellers, as with many countries in the Caribbean, this will not be a destination that is easy on your wallet, but don’t worry, there are ways that you can really cut down on your expenses. It is legal to camp and cook on beaches here, you can hitch hike easily, there are some low-cost street meals, local carry is affordable, and you can even get between islands by hitching on sailboats.
If you are going to Grenada on a total budget and follow the above limitations every day, you could probably get by on $50 / day for a couple. just know that hotel rooms are expensive, meals at restaurants average about $15 USD, and taxis are comparable in cost to those in Europe and north america (although half/full day taxi hire is a good value).
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Budget Accommodation: (Average $100 / night)
We had our accommodation costs covered in Grenada because we were house sitting, but we’ve looked at various hotels, and the low-cost end of the spectrum will cost at least $90 / night.
There are some less expensive hotels on the island (around $50), but they’re not in Grand Anse or St. George’s area (where you’ll probably want to spend many of your time), so you’d need to rent a automobile or take a 30 – 60 minute minibus ride every day.
If you have the money, we recommend mount Cinnamon Grenada, which is a beautiful boutique hotel best on Grand Anse Beach. They include various activities and have 2 wonderful restaurants as well.
There are also some local homes available for renting short-term but again, you’d be lucky to find them in the Grand Anse area. Click here to check Airbnb, and don’t forget to get your Airbnb discount coupon code.
Eating: ($4-$100 / meal)
There are some delicious street meals and quick snacks to be found in Grenada. Rotis can be bought for around 10EC ($3.25 USD), barbecue chicken for under $4 USD, and some cheap, side of the road eateries can serve up a full meal for around $5 – 7 USD. just know that if you are eating in ocean-side restaurants or bars, it will be hard to find a meal for less than $10 – $15 USD.
Grenadian Food – Top: Roti, bottom Left: Oil Down, bottom Right: star Fruit
For low-cost and delicious eats, check out Umbrellas on Grand Anse beach (burgers $10USD), Roseanne’s BBQ near La Sagesse ($2-3USD), Grill Master at the Grand Anse roundabout ($5-10 USD), and Cloud 9 near the university ($12+USD).
IGA real Value, Food Land and home pride bakery also have some cheap, cafeteria style lunch meals (around $5 USD).
Entrance Fees: (Free – $10/person)
There aren’t too numerous sites that you’ll likely have to pay entrance for in Grenada. Fort George costs 5 EC ($1.80 USD) and fees for some other historical sites and landmarks can be found here.
Alkol:
Ahhh, finally something that’s very cost effective (when compared to North America)! pleased hour is terrific (typically from 5-7pm) when beers can be as low-cost as 3 for 10 EC (3 for $3.33 USD). You can also get substantial glasses of red wine for 10 EC, delicious cocktails for around 15 EC and pretty much any type of alcohol you can think of. outside of pleased hour, beers are usually 5 EC each, while red wine is 15-20 EC and cocktails are around 20 EC.
For low-cost drinks and good pleased hours, head to Umbrellas, Prickly Bay, Laluna (only cost effective at pleased hour), Dodgy Dock (try the locally brewed West Indies Beer co.) and Cloud 9 (margaritas!).
Oh, by the way, Carib and Stag beer are not only affordable… they’re delicious!
Tipping:
Tipping
Typically 10% gratuity is expected in Grenada, but it’s sometimes included in the bill. If it is included, there is no need to add much more of a tip, the locals typically don’t tip, so it’s up to you. If service is great, like anywhere, a little extra is appreciated. truth be told, there are few places with “great” service in Grenada and if you are in a touristy restaurant, it would be strange to leave without tipping.
Para:
Current exchange Rate:
$1 USD = 2.70 ECD
The currency in Grenada is called the east Caribbean dollar (EC for short) and it is the same as 8 other countries in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States.
US dollars are widely accepted and many ATMs in the country use the plus or Maestro international banking network, implying that your home country debit card ought to work here. A large portion of the nation’s ATM machines are located around St.George’s town and Grand Anse. try to use Blue device to avoid extra ATM fees.
You can also use your credit report card at practically all restaurants, grocery stores, shops and hotels, but in some cases there is an extra 3% credit report card fee added to the total.
Click here For current exchange rates (Street vs. Bank)
Must Swim Beaches:
We don’t typically have a beach section in our Goat Guides, but with so numerous picture-perfect beaches in this country, we figured they needed to be mentioned. below are just a few of the numerous beaches in Grenada, in purchase of our preferred to least favourite.
Note: ALL beaches IN GRENADA ARE PUBLIC. If someone tries to tell you that you’re on a private beach, disregard them and swim anyways.
Grand Anse Beach:
This is the longest and arguably the most stunning beach in the entire country. Powdery white sand, crystal clear aquamarine waters and a gentle slope into the sea, this is what the Caribbean is all about. here you’ll find resorts, numerous restaurants and funky bars. Our preferred place is Umbrellas. For a quieter day at the beach, avoid the crowded area near the bars and head to the far south near Dive Grenada and Flamboyant Hotel.
The beautiful Grand Anse Beach
Morne Rouge:
If Grand Anse isn’t your preferred beach, then Morne Rouge probably will be. We still haven’t chose which one we love more, but Morne Rouge is certainly the quieter and much more peaceful of the two.
Update: One of the hotels on Morne Rouge has erected a hideous inflatable jungle gym for kids. If you have children, they may find it amusing. For the rest of us who loved the once peaceful cove of Morne Rouge, it certainly takes away from the charm of this beach.
Laluna:
The beach at Laluna resort is picture perfect, with clear water and just a few pebbles and corals scattered throughout the otherwise gradual white sand. You don’t have to stay at the resort to swim here and it’s the best place on the island for sunset.
Sunset at Laluna
Carriacou Beaches:
Almost every beach on the island of Carriacou is beautiful. many tourists flock to Paradise beach or Sandy Island, but the 3 km long stretch of sand best in front of the main settlement of Hillsborough is pure perfection.
La Sagesse:
This beach may not have the blindingly white sand that the above five beaches boast, but there’s still something special about La Sagesse. only busy on weekends, this long stretch of dark golden sand in St.Davids Perish is certainly a crowd pleaser. There is a small restaurant and boutique hotel here, the water is usually clear and some days it’s a good spot for body surfing.
Bamboo beach (Petit Bacalat Bay):
This secluded stretch of black sand is reached through a rugged 20 minute jungle hike, but once you get here, you’ll have the place all to yourself.
Note: The land leading to Petit Bacalat from the main road has now been purchased. To reach the beach, you’ll have to hike from Grenada Marina or from St.David’s Point.
Levera:
A good beach to look at, but be careful if you go swimming, some people have lost their lives to strong currents here.
Must-See Places:
For a full run-down on where to go and what to see in Grenada, check out our list of 61 things To do in Grenada. below we’ve noted a few of the main highlights.
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St.George’s:
The capital of Grenada and frequently referred to by locals as just “town”, St.George’s is said to be one of the most stunning cities in all of the Caribbean. A quick stroll along the seaside carenage and you’ll rapidly see why.
Colourful houses and historical buildings rim a glass calm bay and gently climb up a jungle-clad hill in the distance. Fort George stands proudly on the south side of town, while funky rum shacks and ocean front bars play unwinding Caribbean reggae music all day long.Eğer bir yolcu gemisinden St.George’lara iniyorsanız, muhtemelen bunun ülkenin başkenti olduğunu düşünmezsiniz. Adanın geri kalanına kıyasla bu şehrin vızıltısına ve koşuşturmasına rağmen, hala sadece küçük, sahil bir balıkçı köyü.
St.George’ın GoatLife TV bölümüne göz atın:
Not: Müthiş tarih ve kasabanın ve çevresindeki sahil şeridlerinin çarpıcı manzaraları için Fort George’a bir yürüyüşü kaçırmayın.
Büyük Anse Alan:
Bu bölge St.Georges gibi oluyor, ancak burada ülkeleri en uzun plajı, otel ve tatil köylerinin en önemli cemaatini (hala birkaç butik tarzı yer) ve çok sayıda restoran ve bar bulacaksınız. Turistler, gezginler ve gurbetçiler için bu daha çok başkent gibi geliyor.
Grand Etang Milli Parkı:
Havalı, vahşi orman hiç bu kadar iyi görünmemişti. Grand Etang, Grenada’nın engebeli ve dağlık iç mekanının bir mikro kozmosudur. Burada adaya tipik olan tüm flora ve faunayı bulacaksınız. Şelaleler için yürüyüş yapabilir (ve yüzebilir), bir krater gölü göz atabilir, Grenada’nın daha vahşi tarafındaki vahşi yaşam ve zevk hakkında bilgi edinebilirsiniz.
Yedi Sisters Şelalesi – Grand Etang Milli Parkı, Grenada
Buraya gelmek için önce kendinizi Grenada’nın plajlarından soymanız gerekecek. Bunu yaptıktan sonra, bir otomobil kiralayabilir (tüm konaklamanız için şiddetle tavsiye edilir) veya St.George’ın Melville Terminalinden (yaklaşık 1 saat / 3EC) 6 numaralı otobüse atlayabilirsiniz. Ayrıca otelinizden veya şehirdeki bir seyahat acentesi aracılığıyla bir gezi düzenleyebilirsiniz. Zamanla sınırlısanız, bir günde çok sayıda siteyi görebileceğiniz için bir gezi veya taksi kiralama muhtemelen en iyi bahistir.
Grand Etang’ın 7 Sisters Şelalesi videomuza göz atın:
Belmont Estate:
Bu güzel, 17. yüzyıl plantasyonu, kakao işleme hakkında bilgi edinmek için müthiş bir yerdir. Grenada baharat adası olarak bilinir, ama aynı zamanda birinci sınıf organik çikolata üretir!
Bir kakao gezisi ve tatmadan sonra, Gardens’ı, keçi süt çiftliğini kontrol edebilir ve lezzetli bir Grenadian öğle yemeğinde (50 EC/17 $ USD) memnun olabilirsiniz. Plantasyon gezisine çıkmak ve kakao hakkında bilgi edinmek için, maliyet sadece 13 EC/kişi, sonunda bazı lezzetli çikolata tatma dahil!
Buraya toplu taşıma ile ulaşmak için St.Georges Melville Terminal’den 6. otobüse binin.
Nehir Antoine Rum Distillery:
Karayiplerdesiniz ve Karayipler tamamen rom ile ilgili! River Antoine, Grenada’da bırakılan ve hala güçlü ruhlarını üretmek için geleneksel yöntemler kullanan tek damıtmadır (bazıları% 80 alkol). Geziler 5 EC’ye (1,80USD) maliyeti ve bir tatma içeriyor.
Caribs Leap (St.Patrick):
Sauters kasabasında yer alan bu, Grenada’da çok tarihi bir yer. 1651’de, Fransız istilasının yüz hakimiyeti yerine, Carib nüfusunun bu uçurumdan ölümüne sıçradığı iddia edildi.
Carriacou Adası:
Doğru, ana Grenada adası, denizde bu fantastik ülkeye ait tek leke değil. Carriacou kesinlikle muhteşem ve ziyaret etmek kesinlikle birkaç gün değer. Buraya kısa (ve kaba) 2 saatlik bir feribot yolculuğu (80ec / 31USD) ile gelebilirsiniz. Ayrıca yaklaşık 150 $ ‘a uçuş yapabilirsiniz (deniz hastalığından muzdarip olanlar için önerilir).
Petit Martinik:
Karayip Denizi’nde sallanan bir başka huzurlu ada, bu da feribot ve uçuşla mevcuttur, Carriacou’dan bile daha küçüktür, ancak Petit Martinique kesinlikle görülmeye değer.
Olması gereken deneyimler:
Bir karma ol:
Hash House Harriers, Grenada’da sosyal koşular işletiyor ve var