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Grenanda offers lots of sighseeing opportunities to its tourists. From sensous beaches to waterfalls, pre-historic rock carvings to mesmerizing hill tops, Amerindian relics to old churches, Grenanda has something to offers to all its tourists. |
Grand Etang Road
This road passes through the mountainous interior of the island through the Grand Etang Forest Reserve near St. George’s. It passes close to some of the waterfalls and hiking trails. This narrow and twisting road is lined with ferns, bamboo, heliconia and buttressed kapok trees, making a remarkable drive through the rainforest.
Lake Antoine National Landmark
Nearly six miles north of Grenville lies the shallow crater lake, Lake Antoine. A wide variety of the island’s wild life can be seen in this area surrounding the lake. The perimeter trail is a beautiful walk and presents an opportunity to observe the island’s birds. Among the species frequently sighted are the snail kite, the fulvous whistling-duck, large-billed seed-finch, gray kingbird, and limpkin.
River Sallee Boiling Springs
It is located in the island's northeast, around one and a half miles north of Lake Antoine. These famous springs are known for their unique geology and have also gained popularity as a natural wishing well.
The Esplanade & Carenage
The Esplanade and the Carenage are the two focal points of St. George’s. The Esplanade is close to the Market Square and overlooks the Caribbean. It is thus a fine and popular option for an evening walk. The Carenage is along the inner harbour where cruise ships, cargo vessels, small fishing boats, yachts and other colourful wooden ships dock. It is the center of all marine activity on the island. A walk along the Wharf Road presents a spectacular view of the harbour and ships. It is connected with the Esplanade by the 340-foot Sendall Tunnel.
La Sagesse Nature Centre
Along the southwestern coast, this quiet mangrove estuary provides an excellent opportunity for bird watching in Grenada. The salt pond here attracts a variety of different species, including the brown-crested flycatcher, Caribbean coot, green-backed and little blue heron, and the northern jacuna. It is also an example of dry thorn scrub and cactus woodland. La Sagesse also has three fine beaches lined with palm trees, and a coral reef for snorkeling. There is also a small, four-room guesthouse and a restaurant here.
St. George's Roman Catholic Cathedral
This cathedral in St. George's is the most visible and probably the most popular landmark in the city. This modest Gothic tower was built in 1818, and adds to the capital’s European character.
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Carib's Leap or Leapers Hill North of the town of Sauteurs in Grenada, is a vertical and steep cliff that descends into the sea for more than 100 ft. The cliff bears historical significance as it was from the its top that Grenada's last remaining Carib Indians had hurled themselves into the sea in 1651 preferring suicide to being ruled by the French. |
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Dougaldston Spice Estate
Located near the fishing town of Gouyave, this historic estate is the primary producer of the island's spices. After the spices have been harvested, they are also processed here. Tours provide an insight into the traditional preparation of spices and offer visitors an opportunity to sample a range of spices and other products in their fresh & unprocessed form.
Amerindian Remains
Amerindian remains and colonial artifacts can be found on all the islands of the Independent States of Grenada. The petroglyphs at Mt. Rich depict the daily life of the earliest inhabitants of the island. Several artifacts have been recovered from this site suggesting it was an early settlement. On the east side of the island, a road sign points towards Hermitage where remains can be seen in the rock carvings nearby. Another archaeological dig can be found near the old Pearls airport. This site has been left unprotected and consequently numerous artifacts have been stolen.
Fort George
Fort George is in the capital city of St. George’s, situated on an elevated peninsula overlooking the harbour entrance. Constructed by the French in the early 18th century, these ancient stone fortifications retain much of their colonial structure, rambling passages and stairs. A battery of old cannons is maintained that is still used on special occasions to fire off a salute. Public viewpoints have been constructed to enjoy the vistas of the coast and harbour. Photographs are not allowed everywhere.
House of Parliament
In St. George’s, near the cathedral are two of the capital’s revered buildings. York House, purchased in 1801 and the neighbouring Registry, built in 1780 are fine examples of early Georgian architecture. It houses the House of Representatives, the Senate and the Supreme Court.
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