Shane McClellan (All at Sea) shares his favorite site for memorable trips in “Grenada’s Hidden Gems: My Top Ten Unforgettable Experiences.” [Remember to access full descriptions at All at Sea.] He writes:
I have to tell you this month’s article was harder to write than I thought, because there is so much to see and do in Grenada. I finally put them in the order that impacted me the most. This means I had to leave off some very entertaining and insightful places like the Gouyave Friday Night Fish Fry (delicious local food served in a street fair atmosphere), Duquesne Petroglyphs (from the Caribs or possibly an even earlier tribal migration), and the dozen or so anchorages on the south coast (which is almost like a summer camp for boaters). So, let’s get started with my top ten of Grenada whose name comes from Granada in Spain, but with the spelling and pronunciation changed.
10. Bus System
I know it sounds crazy to put a bus system in my top ten, but this is the best system I found during my entire time in the Caribbean. There are nine different routes going all over the island and most of these originate in the capital, St George. [. . .]
9. Clabony Sulphur Springs
This hot spring is so off the beaten track that a lot of locals don’t even know about it. You can take a bus to Greenville and then have to find a ride past the village of Clabony. Once there you will probably have the waist deep hot springs to yourself to immerse yourself into relaxation. I am told that the source of the hot sulfur water is connected to the underwater volcano named Kick’em Jenny located 10-15 miles north of Grenada.
8. St. George
Situated on the rim of a long extinct volcano, you will find the capital of St George. One side of the volcano long ago collapsed forming the wonderful harbor. On the small hill protecting the harbor you will find Fort George and there are two other forts up on the hillside. [. . .]
7. Grand Anse Beach
There are many beaches around Grenada, but none are more beautiful…and popular than Grand Anse. [. . .]
6. Rum factories
How can you come to a Caribbean island and not check out the rum? Much less Grenada! There are probably half a dozen different rum factories, and they all offer tours and samplings. [. . .]
5. Grenada Hash House Harriers
I am told there are other Hash organizations in the world, but I do not think they could be as active as the one in Grenada. Every Saturday a trail is set up somewhere around the island and a hundred or so locals, ex-pats, and cruisers run the route through woods, creeks, fields, hills, etc. Think cross country on steroids. [. . .]
4. Tour with Cutty
There are tour guides and then THERE ARE TOUR GUIDES. Cutty is so passionate about his island and wants to share every aspect with his guests. [. . .] [H]e shows you around the island with some of my favorite stops being the old airport, the Belmont Estate Chocolate Factory and the Gouyave Nutmeg Factory, of which Grenada is the second largest producer of nutmeg in the world.
3. Sculpture Garden
North of St George, in the Molinère Marine Park, Jason deCaires Taylor created the world’s first underwater sculpture park in 2006. He installed 65 concrete sculptures to help relieve snorkeling and scuba diving pressure damaging the natural reefs. [. . .]
2. Grande Etang & Waterfalls
In the middle of the island is a crater lake and nature reserve where you can find monkeys, birds and tropical flowers. Mount Qua Qua overlooks the lake and you will find waterfalls in the area…actually all over the island. [. . .]
1. Leatherback Turtle
During June and July leatherback turtles come ashore at the beaches on the northeast corner of the island to lay their eggs. These behemoths are 7-9 feet long, weigh over a thousand pounds, and have a leathery type of skin (thus the name). [. . .]
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Shane McClellan (All at Sea) shares his favorite site for memorable trips in “Grenada’s Hidden Gems: My Top Ten Unforgettable Experiences.” [Remember to access full descriptions at All at Sea.] He writes: I have to tell you this month’s article was harder to write than I thought, because there is so much to see and do
