It was Christopher Columbus who first sighted Grenada, but it was the French who was able to take control of it, and the British that eventually got them gave them their independence.
Grenada is an archipelago made up of islands called the Grenadines. The biggest island is Grenada itself, where most of the population lives. The smaller islands are Carriacou, Petit Martinique, Rhonde Island, Caille Island, Diamond Island, Large Island, Saline Island and Frigate Island.
Like the other Caribbean islands, Grenada’s islands are formed by volcanoes, are mountainous and have fertile soil. And like the other islands in the Caribbean, Grenada enjoys a tropical climate, with seasons alternating between rainy and dry. Grenada is on the southern edge of the hurricane belt, and usually suffers the worst when hurricane season hits.
Grenada is known as “The Spice Isle,” owing to the country’s dominance in the production of spices. Spices like cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, allspice, ginger, mace and nutmeg are locally produced and exported globally.
Tourism is Grenada’s largest contributor to its economy. Almost 235,000 tourists flocked to Grenada last year, 60% of which are cruise ship passengers. Grenada offers visitors a wealth of activities: nature hikes, bird watching, recreational sports, sightseeing, diving and other aquatic sports. Grenada is a year-round destination, and events are lined up almost every month. The main event is the Carnival that is held during August every year. If you plan on participating in Grenada’s carnival, book well in advance to secure your accommodation.
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