
Grenada
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Airports / Gateways / Flying times
Airport: Maurice Bishop International Airport. 15 mins from the capital, St. George’s, on the southwestern tip of the island. 7 mins from the many of the hotels located around Grand Anse.
Gateways/Flying Times: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic both fly from Gatwick twice each week. Flying times including stopovers: approx 10 hours 30 minutes.
Climate
Average daytime temperatures range from 24 degrees C/75 degrees F to 33 degrees C/91 degrees F tempered by the cooling trade winds. The nights are cooler. The lowest temperatures occur between November and February. It is cooler in the hills. Driest season is January to May. Rainy season is June to December. Grenada is not located within the Hurricane Belt so there is no ‘hurricane season’.
Dining
As you might expect of these islands with their offer you a myriad of choices from Gourmet dining, for road-side street food. Creole, West Indian, Asian and Indian dining experiences are all available and made with love. In the spirit of the Grenadian way, the Belmont Estate bean to bar tour comes complete with a lunch that features chocolate in every course!
Language
English is the language of Grenada
Sightseeing
Grenada is home to three forts, Ford Frederick with its panoramic views of capital St. George, Fort George with its impressive cannons and Fort Matthew with its maze of underground tunnels. St. George itself is a charming town with ancient historic buildings and the Caranage is one of the prettiest walks you’ll find in all of the Caribbean. Stroll the narrow streets, wander around the shops and visit the busy harbour area that is the lifeblood of the area. The best-known beach of the three islands is undoubtedly Grand Anse with its picture-perfect view of St. George. Other lovely beaches are L’Anse Aux Epines and La Sagesse on the east of the island and Bathway Beach in the north. For something different, dive to the world’s first Underwater Sculpture Park in the Marine Protected Molinere Bay or float along the Balthazar River by river tube and see the wonders of Grenada from a whole new perspective!
Where to stay
