Grenada
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Grenada is a rolling, mountainous island, covered with fragrant spice trees and rare tropical flowers.
Bordered by stunning beaches, and dotted with picturesque towns, this verdant island has long been a
major source of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa. The seductive drifts through
the colourful Saturday markets and Grenada's dense forests. In the interior of this volcanic island
are cascading rivers and waterfalls, lush rainforests, and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful
mountain lakes imaginable. The capital, St. George's, is widely held to be the loveliest city 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.
Grenada's physical beauty is complemented by its rich history and vibrant, living cultural heritage.
Local festivals, fairs, and markets remain an integral part of life on Grenada. Its centuries-old spice
plantations and rum distilleries still use traditional methods, emphasizing quality rather
than quantity. Although the tourist industry has become more substantial in recent years, the
island's easy rhythms and the friendly openness of its residents evoke an atmosphere that has
long since vanished elsewhere.
For many visitors, of course, the measure of any island is taken by its beaches and coral reefs, and
Grenada offers plenty of both. The island is ringed with miles of picture-perfect strands, including both
entrancing black and sugar-fine white sand beaches.
Location
The three islands of Grenada are located in the Eastern Caribbean at the southern extremity of the
Windward islands, only 100 miles north of Venezuela. To the north lie St. Vincent and the Grenadines;
to the south Trinidad and Tobago.
Climate
Average temperatures range from 24C/75F to 30C/87F, tempered by the steady and cooling trade winds.
The lowest temperatures occur between November and February. Because of Grenada's remarkable
topography, the island also experiences climate changes according to altitude. The driest season is
between January and May. 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.
