ocated
at the southernmost tip of the Windward
Islands, just 100 miles north of
Venezuela and outside of the hurricane
belt, Grenada and Carriacou provide
a safe, quiet and family-friendly
year-round getaway from the hustle
and bustle of daily life. There
is much to do on land, but it is
underwater where the islands really
come into their own.
Between
them, they boast a veritable fleet
of sunken ships – with the
enormous 600-foot-long Italian liner
Bianca C as an impressive flagship
– alongside some of the healthiest
coral reefs in the Caribbean, and
both habitats (man-made and natural)
support a diverse range of marine
life, including various species
of turtle and shark, eagle rays,
stingrays, barracuda, tarpon and
all the usual reef suspects.
The
islands could be purpose-made for
dive groups. From a diving perspective,
you have a rich selection of sites
to choose from, in depths to suit
all levels of experience, and with
reefs, wrecks and marine life aplenty,
there is something for everyone.
And for any non-diving members of
the party – or when you just
want to let your gills dry out –
the islands boast a multitude of
topside activities and attractions,
from historic forts, run distilleries
and cocoa plantations to magnificent
waterfalls, national parks and mountains.
Grenada
and Carriacou are also great spots
for couples. I have fond memories
of Grenada as it was the first place
I visited with my now-wife many
years ago. Whether you are both
exploring beneath the waves, enjoying
a romantic stroll along a stunning
beach, or trekking through lush
rainforest to some remote waterfall,
there is much to bring you together.
Once
two becomes three or more, and you
have a family in tow, then Grenada
and Carriacou unveil its ‘fun
side’, and children will love
the off-road safaris, river tubing,
snorkelling and other adrenaline
activities.
The
islands offer plenty to lure you
in, and while you can choose to
stay on one or the other, a twin-centre
holiday taking in both Grenada and
Carriacou should be high on your
bucket list.
Stroll
along the beach
Between
them, Grenada and Carriacou are
blessed with a plethora of stunning
beaches but make sure you take the
time to wander along the 2km Grand
Anse Beach in Grenada and the 1.6km
Paradise Beach in Carriacou. Both
are picture-perfect scenes of island
bliss and you can’t beat sinking
your toes into the soft sand while
soaking up the views.
 |
|
10
Things You Must Do In Grenada
And Carriacou
|
