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Country
Grenada
Continent
North America
Airport
GND
Currency
East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Time zone
UTC-4
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St. George's is the capital and largest town of Grenada, built around a natural horseshoe harbour, the Carenage, on the island's southwest coast. The town backs onto the slopes of an old volcanic crater, with colourful houses, forts, churches and a spice market. SniperAir watches flight prices to GND airport, at Point Salines, and alerts you when a fare drops below your budget; it does not sell or book tickets.
This page is a guide to the capital: sights, museums, food, getting around and climate, with no operators and no prices. It complements the Grenada page, which covers the whole island, its beaches, waterfalls and Carriacou.
A few general points. The streets are narrow, very steep and often without pavements: take care on foot as well as by car. Grenada is hit by hurricanes less often than its neighbours, but not never: Ivan struck the island hard in 2004. Before creating an alert and again before buying, read the travel advice of your country of departure, which varies.
Airport and getting into town
Point Salines airport, a few kilometres away
Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND)
The airport is at Point Salines, southwest of St. George's: about 7 km as the crow flies according to Wikipedia (DE), more by road, so 15 to 30 minutes by car depending on the source. According to Wikivoyage (FR) there are no direct flights from France: travellers connect through the UK or the US. We publish neither a list of airlines nor fares.
Approximate distance and time: sources give 7 to 10 km and 15 to 30 minutes. We publish neither taxi fares nor timetables.
There is no international ferry. For Carriacou and Petite Martinique, a ferry terminal stands east of the harbour in St. George's according to Wikivoyage (EN); check schedules. A cruise terminal is just north of Fort George.
St. George's is the hub of island transport: minibuses and taxis converge on the bus terminal, about 200 yards north of the cruise terminal. On the airport road, the southwest corridor with Grand Anse is particularly well served.
Landmarks and sights
Carenage, forts and colourful hills: St. George's in pictures
The capital can be seen on foot in half a day, with comfortable shoes for the sloping streets. Here are five pictures, followed by more places in text.
Fort George and the Carenage
The Carenage is the historic inner harbour, horseshoe-shaped; its name recalls the careening of sailing ships, which were hauled onto their side so the hull could be scraped. Fort George, built by the French between 1706 and 1710 as Fort Royal and renamed by the British in 1763, overlooks the harbour; it now houses the police and offers a panorama of the town.
A town in a crater
Wikipedia (EN) describes the town surrounded by the slope of an old volcanic crater, on a horseshoe-shaped harbour. Seen from above, the fort's peninsula, the red and orange roofs, the harbour and the cruise ships make a very colourful picture.
Fort George, the courtyard side
Inside Fort George, the courtyard and its old buildings recall the Franco-British rivalry that saw the island change hands in the eighteenth century. Wikivoyage (EN) and (FR) point to dilapidation in places: people mostly come for the view. Check access conditions before heading up.
A town stacked on hills
Houses climb green hills around the harbour. On Richmond Hill, at 220 m, Fort Frederick, begun by the French in 1779 and finished by the British in 1791, offers a 360-degree view according to Wikivoyage (DE), close to Fort Matthew.
Grand Anse at sunset
About three miles (five kilometres) to the southwest according to Wikivoyage (EN), Grand Anse is Grenada's big beach, lined with hotels and restaurants. At dusk the sea turns orange. The dive centres are based here, according to the same source.
More places: the Christ of the Abyss statue, given by Genoa in 1961 in thanks for help after the loss of the liner Bianca C; the Sendall Tunnel, about 106 m long, linking the Carenage with Church Street; Immaculate Conception Cathedral, whose tower dates from 1818; St Andrew's Presbyterian church; Eric Gairy Botanical Gardens; and, further out, the Molinière underwater sculpture park, Annandale Falls and the Grand Etang crater lake.
Museums and culture
National museum, forts and churches
Grenada National Museum
Housed in the former French army barracks according to Wikipedia (ES), it stands on Young Street and presents the island's history, from Amerindian pottery to the colonial era, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Hours and admission are worth checking before you visit; we publish no price.
The hill forts
Fort George, Fort Matthew, the largest according to Wikipedia (DE), and Fort Frederick form a defensive group above the town. The state of the buildings is uneven: Wikivoyage (FR) says the damage from Hurricane Ivan has not all been repaired.
Churches and religious heritage
Immaculate Conception Cathedral overlooks the harbour with its tower of 1818 according to Wikipedia (EN and ES). St Andrew's Presbyterian church (1833) and the Anglican church were largely destroyed by Ivan, leaving their towers standing according to Wikivoyage (FR).
Festivals and traditions
Spicemas, Grenada's carnival, takes place in August according to Wikipedia (EN): parades, costumes and steel bands. Independence Day, on 7 February, is celebrated across the island according to Wikivoyage (EN). Check the dates for the year.
Food and drink
Oil down, spices and the market
The national dish
Oil down is a stew of breadfruit cooked slowly with salted meat or fish, coconut milk and callaloo, according to our country page. At Gouyave, on the west coast, a street-food evening enlivens Friday nights according to the same source.
The spice island
Nutmeg, mace, cocoa, cloves, cinnamon and ginger make Grenada's reputation according to Wikipedia (EN). The main exports are cocoa, nutmeg and mace. St. George's daily market, with its stalls of fresh produce and spices, is one of the places not to miss according to Wikivoyage (DE).
Restaurants and drinks
Around the Carenage, restaurants serve fish and Creole cooking. We name no brand and no specific address. There is also island chocolate and a local rum according to our country page.
Getting around
On foot, by minibus, taxi and ferry
In town
The town is small and walkable, but the streets are steep, narrow and without pavements according to Wikivoyage (FR), which advises against driving in town. The Sendall Tunnel is one-way for vehicles; on foot, keep to the side where everyone else walks.
Around the island
Shared minibuses, numbered by zone, link the capital to the villages very cheaply according to our country page, and taxis suit excursions. Driving is on the left, on narrow roads. A temporary local licence is generally required to rent a car: ask beforehand.
To Carriacou
Ferries leave from the terminal east of the harbour, and small planes from the airport. Schedules vary by day and season.
Budget and precautions
Price level, currency and precautions
What we know
The currency is the East Caribbean dollar, pegged to the US dollar according to our country page, which describes Grenada as a mid- to upper-range destination. Cards work in hotels and restaurants; keep cash for minibuses and markets.
What we don't publish
Taxi, ferry, museum or accommodation prices have not been confirmed by two independent sources, so we publish no ranges.
Precautions
Wear shoes suited to slopes, avoid walking in the road at busy times and protect yourself from the sun. When several cruise ships are in, the narrow harbour streets are very busy.
When to go
A tropical maritime climate, with a dry season and hurricanes possible
January to March
This is the dry season, January to May according to Wikipedia (EN): hot, sunny, with little rain. A good time to visit the forts on foot.
April to May
The end of the dry season, still hot, with a few showers. The sea is calm on the west coast.
June to September
The start of the rainy season, June to December according to Wikipedia (EN), and of the Atlantic hurricane season; frequent thunderstorms. Spicemas enlivens the town in August.
October to December
More frequent rain, greener landscapes. Grenada lies south of the most active hurricane zone, but the island was struck in 2004, by Ivan, and again in 2005 according to Wikipedia (EN) and Wikivoyage (EN).
The feeling of heat is made worse by humidity and strong UV radiation all year according to Wikipedia (EN). Thunderstorms are frequent and hurricanes occasional. From June to November, follow official forecasts, keep your tickets flexible and consider travel insurance.
By length of stay
How long in St. George's?
The capital on foot
The Carenage, the Sendall Tunnel, Fort George, the spice market and a church or cathedral, with a pause facing the harbour.
Forts and beaches
Add Fort Frederick, the national museum and an evening on Grand Anse beach.
Around the capital
Add an excursion to Annandale Falls, Grand Etang lake or the Molinière underwater sculptures, and a day on Carriacou if you have time.
In pictures
St. George's and its surroundings in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to St. George's
Which airport serves St. George's?
Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND), at Point Salines, southwest of the town: about 7 to 10 km and 15 to 30 minutes by road according to the sources.
What should I see first in St. George's?
The Carenage, the Sendall Tunnel, Fort George, the spice market, the cathedral and Fort Frederick for the view.
Can I visit St. George's on foot?
Yes: the town is small, but the streets are steep and have no pavements in places. Wear good shoes and take a taxi for the highest forts.
When is the best time to go?
The dry season, January to May, is the most pleasant. From June to December it rains more, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November.
Which currency should I use?
The East Caribbean dollar, pegged to the US dollar according to our country page. US dollars are often accepted too.
Which dish should I try?
Oil down, the national dish, along with fresh fish, nutmeg and island chocolate.
How much does a flight to St. George's usually cost?
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