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St. George's

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At a glance

Country
Grenada
Region
Saint George Parish
Population
33,000
Best time to go
January to May
Main airport
Maurice Bishop International (GND)
Coordinates
12.06°N, 61.75°W

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Overview

St. George's is one of the prettiest harbour towns in the Caribbean: red-roofed houses stacked up the hills around a horseshoe-shaped bay, with fishing boats and yachts tied up along the Carenage below.

It is small enough to explore on foot in a morning, and Grenada's best beach is only a short ride south. The island is known as the Spice Isle, and you will smell the nutmeg and cinnamon in the market and taste it in almost everything.

Things to see

  • The Carenage
    Photo: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0

    The Carenage

    The curved waterfront of old warehouses, rum shops and moored boats, best walked late in the afternoon as the light softens.

  • Fort George
    Photo: giggel, CC BY 3.0

    Fort George

    An 18th-century French fort on the headland at the harbour mouth, with sweeping views over the town and the bay.

  • Grand Anse Beach
    Photo: dpursoo, CC BY-SA 3.0

    Grand Anse Beach

    A long arc of pale sand and calm water just south of town, with a few beach bars and views back to the capital.

  • Market Square
    Photo: bvi4092, CC BY 4.0

    Market Square

    The busy heart of town, where stalls sell nutmeg, cocoa, bay leaves and bundles of mixed spices to take home.

  • Grand Etang Lake
    Photo: Z thomas, CC BY 4.0

    Grand Etang Lake

    A crater lake in the rainforest of the island's mountainous interior, with walking trails and mona monkeys near the visitor centre.

Things to do

  • Snorkel the underwater sculptures
    Photo: Boris Kasimov, CC BY 2.0

    Snorkel the underwater sculptures

    Swim over a submerged gallery of sculptures in Molinere Bay, a short boat ride north of town.

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  • Try an oil down
    Photo: St. Georges U. S. Embassy, Public domain

    Try an oil down

    Grenada's national dish of breadfruit, salted meat, callaloo and dumplings slow-cooked in coconut milk.

  • Chocolate and spice tours
    Photo: Gruepig, CC BY-SA 4.0

    Chocolate and spice tours

    Visit a cocoa estate or nutmeg processing station to see how the island's famous crops are grown and prepared.

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Where to stay

  • Grand Anse

    The obvious beach base, with the widest choice of hotels and restaurants and a quick bus ride to town.

    Hotels in Grand Anse

  • The Carenage

    Guesthouses with harbour views for travellers who want to be in the town itself.

    Hotels in The Carenage

  • Lance aux Épines

    A quieter peninsula of villas and marinas near the airport, good for families and sailors.

    Hotels in Lance aux Épines

Getting around

Minibuses run on numbered routes from the town's bus terminal and are cheap and frequent by day. Taxis are plentiful; agree the fare before you set off.

The airport is about 20 minutes by taxi from St. George's, and a little less from Grand Anse.

When to go

The dry season runs from January to May. The rainy season brings short heavy showers, and hurricane season lasts from June to November. Spicemas, Grenada's carnival, fills the streets in August.

Plan your trip to St. George's

Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.

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