Seeing the Volcanic Coastline From the Archipelago

Watching the Caribbean sunset while being amidst the cobalt waters of the Caribbean is truly magical. For that reason, brace yourself and dive into a sailing adventure that will introduce you to the charms of this hypnotising island. One of the most fulfilling ways to experience that is by renting a luxury catamaran and going on a sunset cruise just before the sun sinks behind the tropical horizon. And, as you ride the gentle waves, take a moment and look back to the shore and the fantastic volcanic shoreline that hides idyllic coves and bays.

Along the way, more than 15 different sea species will accompany you, including Killer whales, Humpbacks, Big Yellow Fin Tuna, Dorado, Saltfish, Blue Marlin, and Cuvier Beaked whales, especially if you happen to be around the Grenadines between December and April!

Exploring the Wilds of the Lost Grenada Tracks

Off-road adventures in Grenada are beyond thrilling. Despite the hypnotising coastline, the island is also home to incredible inland beauties, and several companies ready to show you around. Expect buggy tours to take you to lesser-known places very few people get to see (or even imagine exist). Feel free to explore the wilds of the verdant land, featuring plantation roads and lost tracks that can only be accessed on foot or by buggy, while wild birds, monkeys and other “companions” escort you in this (rather muddy!) venture.

Remember that if you are to drive a buggy, you’ll need to own a valid (local) driver’s licence. Plus, you need to be at least 25 years old to be able to drive in Grenada.

The River Antoine Distillery

Grenada is beloved for its River Antoine rum, which is the last straw that puts many visitors on that plane to Grenada eventually! Many travellers fly here just out of curiosity for the infamous rum label and admit to being compensated to the fullest. With very few bottles being exported out of the Grenadines, getting yourself to the doorstep of the River Antoine Distillery is probably the most feasible way to give your taste buds the pleasure of finding out what this experience is all about (and if it’s worth all the fuss around it).

As soon as you get there, everything will most likely feel as if time has stopped somewhere in the late 1700s, from the equipment to the techniques used to produce rum, which adds to the overall allure of this endeavour. As you walk around the premises of the distillery, you’ll bump into things like a 200-year-old water wheel that still powers the cane mill. In fact, you will be looking at the oldest functioning water wheel in the entire western hemisphere!

How Locals Celebrate Life

It is highly unlikely you’ll spend time on the island and not be at least one festivity on the calendar ready to carry you away, showing how the Grenadians party the joys of life. From fishing tournaments and patriotic events to festivals and beach hopping, there are definitely lots to see (and why not even join) during your Grenada holiday. Some of the most popular ones include the:

• Billfish Tournament – It takes place in January and is every bill fishing lover’s calling!
• Sailing Festival – An annual (January) international yacht racing event that appeals to both yacht owners and those seeking out-of-the-ordinary experiences.
• Spicemas – The Grenada carnival that occurs every August. It’s a major event that draws everyone out in the streets, partying, dancing, joining renditions of the steel pan, feasting, and drinking! The same applies to the Carriacou carnival (February), though things happen on a lower scale (yet, are equally fun).
• Independence Day – Every February, the locals celebrate their independence with lots of competitions, parades, and festivals not to be missed.
• Music Festival – Grenada hosts a well-attended summer music event that invites widely esteemed artists from around the world.
• Parang Festival – It livens up every December, around Christmas time, at Carriacou island and includes Christmas celebrations and festivities that create a fairy-tale-like experience for everyone involved.
• Hash House Harriers – This is a weekly event where people who enjoy drinking meet every Saturday and try their luck in a cross-country walk! It is super fun with lots of hilarious moments.

Also anticipate many rituals practised in the way the friendly and light-hearted Grenadians know best (i.e., eating “smoke food” and drumming) while also reflecting African traditions and musical customs performed by the African ancestors that live on Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique.

The Breathtaking Underwater Cosmos

The crystalline waters of Grenada (and the rest of the Grenadines, of course) host an even more fascinating submarine world, featuring amazing blue reefs (see, for example Dover or Paradise beaches), a one-of-a-kind underwater sculpture park, exhilarating drift dives, and spectacular shipwrecks, to name just a few. Indeed, the eastern Caribbean dive capital is home to over 50 different sites that magnetise with their aquatic wonders, welcoming divers of all levels to a beguiling journey under the surface of the sea. Simply choose one of the many reputed companies organising such submarine explorations and trust the experienced professionals for proper guidance and safe experiences.

Of course, you are about to find out yourself that Grenada has strong French influences, which infuse the local history and culture with amazing richness. Being a French colony for nearly a century back in the day (from 1672 through 1762), it still holds on to a lot of the French culture introduced to the island, while also showcasing an inviting mix of West Indian, African, and British notes in their music, daily life, dialect, and food. All these combined promise an exciting time spent at the beautiful Caribbean destination.