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Grenada
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Grenada is a three island state:
Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique. Grenada is the largest of the three,
with a width of twelve miles (18 km) and a length of twenty-one miles (34 km).
The total area is 133 square miles. The highest point is Mount Saint Catherine,
at 2,757 feet. Carriacou is much less mountainous than Grenada, with an area of
13 square miles and wonderful sandy beaches. The three islands of Grenada are
located in the Eastern Caribbean at the southern extremity of the Windward
Islands, only 100 miles North of Venezuela. To the North lie St. Vincent and the
Grenadines; to the South Trinidad and Tobago. |
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The average
temperatures in Grenada range from 24C/ 75F to 30C/ 87F, tempered by the steady
and cooling trade winds. The lowest temperatures occur between November and
February. Just because of Grenada's remarkable topography, the island also
experiences climate changes according to the altitude. The driest season is
between January and May. Even during the rainy season, from June to December, it
rarely rains for more than an hour at a time and generally not every day. The
population in Grenada is mix with about 93,000 comprising citizens of African,
East Indian and European descent. The largest portion of the population, is
about 75%, which came of African descent. |
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Grenada relies on
tourism as its main source of foreign exchange, especially since the
construction of an international airport in 1985. Agriculture is the nation s
next most important industry. Grenada is frequently called the Spice Island, as
some of its exports include cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace, cocoa, and of
course, the nutmeg. The economy has shifted towards tourism recently, and there
are a number of small resorts located throughout the island. There are about 45
beautiful beaches in Grenada, one of the islands most attractive features; and
which most visitors come just to enjoy. All beaches on the island are officially
public property, which means that the public must have access to it, regardless
of where it is situated. |
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Grenada
with its lush mountains, it's beautiful beaches and the crystal clear waters,
offers a wide variety of tours and sightseeing. Sailing in the Grenadines or
Whale & Dolphin Watching, Deep Sea Fishing, Kayaking, Jeep Adventure Tours,
Hiking in the Rain Forest, guided Island Tours and trips around the Island, or
to the Neighbor Islands. Grenada has a fairly quiet nightlife, especially when
compared to other islands. However, this does not mean that there is none. There
are a few hot spots where visitors and locals alike, go to have fun and where
you can party till the early morning hours. They feature all the popular music,
but with a choice selection of Calypso and Reggae which give them that
distinctive. |
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