Things to Do in Grenada

From the world's first underwater sculpture park to the nutmeg plantations that gave the island its nickname - the essential sights, and how to keep your own record of them.

Travel guide - last updated September 2026

Grenada is nicknamed the 'Spice Isle' for its nutmeg and cocoa production, still visible in working plantation tours across the island, alongside one of the world's first and most photographed underwater sculpture parks. It remains one of the quieter, less-developed islands in the eastern Caribbean. Here are 5 places worth building a trip around.

Top attractions

The sights most first-time visitors build an itinerary around.

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Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park

The world's first underwater sculpture park, with human figures submerged off Grenada's coast, now partially colonized by coral - viewable by snorkeling, diving, or a glass-bottom boat.

📍 Molinere Bay, near St. George's

🚉 The sculptures lie in a bay north of St George's and are seen by snorkel or dive boat, or the glass-bottom boats that leave from the Carenage - there is no shore access.

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Grand Anse Beach

A two-mile stretch of white sand widely considered one of the Caribbean's best beaches, close enough to St. George's to visit without much travel time.

📍 Grand Anse, near St. George's

🚉 Reggae buses run from St George's market square to Grand Anse in 10 minutes for a couple of dollars, and a water taxi crosses from the Carenage in about the same time.

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Nutmeg & Spice Plantation Tours

Grenada produces a significant share of the world's nutmeg, and several working plantations offer tours explaining the processing of nutmeg, cocoa and other spices grown on the island.

📍 Gouyave and the interior parishes

🚉 The Gouyave nutmeg processing station is an hour up the west coast by bus route 5 from St George's, and Belmont Estate in the north is reached by bus to Grenville and a taxi.

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St. George's

Grenada's capital, often cited as one of the prettiest harbor towns in the Caribbean, with a horseshoe-shaped inner harbor (the Carenage) and colonial-era forts overlooking it.

📍 St. George's

🚉 The capital is small enough to walk, though the hills are steep - buses converge on the market square, and the Carenage horseshoe harbour is the reference point for everything else.

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Annandale Falls

A waterfall in a rainforest setting a short drive from St. George's, with a natural pool suited for swimming beneath the falls.

📍 near St. George's

🚉 The falls are 15 minutes inland from St George's: buses on the route to Grand Etang pass the entrance, and it is a short walk down to the pool.

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Planning questions

How many days do you need in Grenada?

4-5 days covers St. George's, Grand Anse Beach and a spice plantation tour well, with time for the underwater sculpture park as well.

What's the best time to visit Grenada?

January-May is the dry season and the most popular time to visit. Hurricane season runs June-November; Grenada sits slightly south of the main hurricane belt compared to some other Caribbean islands.

Is Grenada good for a first-time visit?

Yes - it's compact, English-speaking, and easy to navigate, with taxis and rental cars both straightforward ways to see the island's main sights.

Do I need a visa to visit Grenada?

Many nationalities, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia and most of the EU, can visit visa-free for short tourist stays. Check the official visa information for your nationality: gov.gd.

What are some things to do in Grenada on a tight budget?

Grand Anse Beach is free to enjoy, snorkeling the Underwater Sculpture Park with your own gear is cheaper than a guided dive tour, and local Grenadian food (oil down, the national dish) is inexpensive.

Can I rent a car in Grenada, and what licence do I need?

Yes, with one local step: visitors must buy a temporary Grenadian driving permit, which the rental company arranges against your home licence for a small fee. Minimum age is generally 21 to 25. Traffic drives on the left, roads are narrow and steep with blind corners, and the reggae buses - shared minivans that stop anywhere - are both the cheapest way around and the main hazard. Official visitor information is published by the Grenada Tourism Authority at puregrenada.com.