St George: Coast, Culture and Nature
Accommodation in St George
Grand Anse Beach combines a two-mile stretch of white sand with calm turquoise water. Water sports and a market selling crafts and spices round out a visit to the beach. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in St George, you might first consider whether you want your holiday to focus on beach days and water activities, or more on culture, gardens and nature experiences.
Beach and Underwater World
The Underwater Sculpture Park is an underwater gallery and snorkelling area in the Molinere Beauséjour Marine Protected Area. Its Coral Carnival installation comprises 25 large-scale works featuring masked figures from Spicemas, the carnival held every August. The works thus bring underwater art together with a distinctive Grenadian cultural tradition. At the same time, the park serves as an artificial reef that attracts marine life. For travellers interested in snorkelling and art, this place offers a different experience from a classic day at the beach.
St George’s and Its History
The Grenada National Museum is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and promoting the history and culture of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. It is housed in one of Grenada’s oldest buildings, in downtown St. George’s. The city’s historic architecture also tells the story of its past: much of it dates from the 19th century and can be seen, for example, along the Carenage. If you enjoy discovering urban history and architecture on holiday, you’ll find plenty of points of interest here alongside the natural and beach attractions.
The forts offer their own historical highlights. Fort Matthew was built from 1784 to 1790; its 18th-century bathrooms, army kitchens and cell blocks are largely preserved. Visitors can walk through the preserved tunnel system beneath the fort. Fort Frederick, meanwhile, is one of the best-preserved bastions in the Caribbean. From there, panoramic views extend from the nearby Carenage and the Caribbean Sea to the wooded ridges in the north.
Waterfalls, Gardens and Nature
Annandale Waterfalls is a 30-foot cascade surrounded by a garden of colourful blooms and tropical vegetation. There is also an interpretive centre about the surrounding ecosystem at the falls. The pool below the cascade is ideal for a gentle, relaxing swim, alone or with family. The waterfall, plant life and information about the ecosystem offer different facets to the visit.
Other nature experiences have their own character: the Mt Hartman Protected Area protects the Grenada dove, while Dragon Bay has coral reefs. Richmond Hill offers views from the edge of the volcano. Smithy’s Garden features rainforest plants and is open to the public by prior appointment. If nature is especially important to you, it’s worth considering these different highlights separately when planning your holiday.
Spices and Culinary Discoveries
At De La Grenade Nutmeg Garden, the tour includes an aromatic walk and tastings of beverage concentrates, syrups, jams and La Grenade liqueur. Visitors also learn about the historical, traditional and medicinal uses of Grenada’s spices. The garden brings together flavours and insights into the island’s spice traditions.
The garden at The Tower Estate features extensive collections of heliconias, bromeliads and ginger lilies. The estate also offers afternoon teas, estate lunches and culinary safaris. So when choosing a focus for your trip, you can take interests in nature and food into account alongside beaches and culture.
Continuing Your Journey and Nearby Areas
The usual sea connection from Grenada to Carriacou is the passenger ferry operated by Osprey Lines. It departs from the Carenage in St. George’s and reaches Tyrell Bay Port in about 90 minutes. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in St George, this travel plan may be relevant alongside local experiences if you’d also like to include Carriacou.
For further orientation, you can also explore the areas of Saint George's, The Lime, True Blue, Lance aux Epines, Petit Calivigny, Corbeau Town and Lower Woburn.
For the broader travel overview: Grenada.
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