Grenada is a country composed of three islands in the Caribbean: Grenada, Carriacou & Petite
Martinique, which together form the country of Grenada. They are located in the eastern
Caribbean at the southern extremity of the Windward Islands, only 86 miles north of Venezuela.To the north lie St. Vincent and the Grenadines and to the south lie Trinidad and Tobago. Grenada
has a width of twelve miles (18 km) and a length of twenty‐one miles (34 km). Its 133 square miles
are mountainous, volcanic terrain, reaching heights of over 2,750 feet atop Mount St. Catherine. The island offers stunning white sand beaches, brilliant blue water and exquisite coral reefs.
Grenada’s capital, St. George’s, is known as one of the most picturesque cities in the Caribbean. Its
horseshoe‐shaped harbour is surrounded by a pastel rainbow of dockside warehouses and the
red‐tiled roofs of traditional shops and homes. Rich in English, French and West Indian history, St.
George’s is filled with beautiful well‐preserved examples of French and British Colonial
architecture.ii Just over 100,000 people inhabit this English speaking nation, including the 8,000
inhabitants of Carriacou and the 600 residents of Petite Martinique
Grenada is a high calibre scuba diving resort, with an abundance of marine life. The island is a hot
spot for cruises and owing to its profound natural beauty, exotic climate and relaxed pace of life it
is also a popular destination for wedding parties. The island has a strong sailing industry and
hikers, birdwatchers, mountain bikers and kayak enthusiasts travel to Grenada to revel in the
nation's natural beauty and resources, which include rainforests waterfalls and tropical gardens.
For cultural enthusiasts the island offers a number of forts and plantations. Grenada's signature
must see is the Spice Estate and the frequent Rum Distillery Tours. More spices are grown in
Grenada per square mile than anywhere else on the planet. Nutmeg is the most abundant spice,
and Grenada produces about a third of the world’s supply.
Average temperatures range from 75ºF to 85ºF (24ºC to 30ºC), tempered by the steady and
cooling trade winds. The lowest temperatures occur between November and February. Due to
Grenada’s remarkable topography, the island also experiences climate changes according to
altitude. Even during the rainy season, from June to December, it rarely rains for more than an
hour at a time and generally not every day. The average temperature is in the low 80°F which is
made tolerable by the trade winds. September is usually the hottest month while the dry season is
normally between January and May.
The government has established a number of national parks and protected areas to preserve the
quality of the island’s flora and fauna. One‐ninth of Grenada's land mass is preserved in the way of
parks, natural sanctuaries and wildlife preserves. Ranging from the magnificent Grand Etang
Forest Reserve to the tranquil intimacy of the La Sagesse estuary, these areas hold considerable
attraction for nature enthusiasts as well as those who want to simply become better acquainted
with the peerless natural beauty of the island. This, combined with Grenada's lush and
mountainous interior and abundant wildlife, makes the island a haven for outdoor lovers of all
types.
The many attractions Grenada has to offer demonstrate that it is poised to expand its tourist
market. The adventure and activity tourists, wedding party tourists, sports tournament tourists
and cruise ship tourists are the existing key demographics for tourism in Grenada. In addition, as
Grenada develops as a financial centre it is anticipated the business tourism market will increase,
requiring high spec accommodation
