The Best Beaches in Grenada
Known as the “Spice Isle”, Grenada is an enchanting gem in the southeastern Caribbean. You’ll smell the nutmeg in the air as you stroll the silky white beaches and relax in the calm blue water.
From luxurious resorts to exceptional diving to untouched landscapes, Grenada is truly a tropical paradise.
The Best Beaches in Grenada
Grand Anse
Location: Southwest, St. George’s Parish, Grand Anse
Grenada’s most popular beach. Lined with almond trees, this 3 kilometer beach features spectacular resorts and great restaurants.
Do some snorkeling, scuba diving, or just grab some rum and chill on the beach. It has everything from luxurious resorts to cool little beach bars.
La Sagesse
Location: Southeast, St. David’s Parish
One of the most romantic places in the Caribbean, this hidden crescent shaped beach has calm waters and soft white sand.
Near the lush tropical gardens of the The La Sagesse Nature Centre, it’s also a famous spot for bird watching on the island.
Mourne Rouge
Location: Southwest, St. George’s Parish
Also known as BBC Beach, this is a nice quiet beach that is perfect for families. The waters are shallow and calm, and there is even a fun playground nearby.
It’s a bit quieter than the other beaches, but it does have a few nice resorts and restaurants.
Magazine Beach
Location: South, St. George’s Parish
With it’s almost pink sands and palm trees, this beach is another hidden gem on the island.
With a coral reef right off shore, it’s great for snorkeling. It also has the famous Aquarium restaurant and some great resorts.
The Best Coffee in Grenada
Nutmeg Spice Coffee
Warm, nutty and a bit sweet. Nutmeg is Grenada’s most popular crop, and you can find nutmeg flavored everything from syrup to ice cream.
Cocoa Tea
The delicious Grenadan spiced hot chocolate, this might be the best thing we had on the island.
Cocoa trees are abundant in Grenada. Cocoa balls are steeped in hot water with sweetened milk and sugar to make an amazing drink.
Cafe Mocha (or anything with chocolate in it)
Grenada grows some of the best chocolate in the world. Rich, dark, strong and flavorful.
Want something amazing? Go to grab a Cafe mocha from a local shop made with organic local chocolate.
Spiced Rum Coffee
Ah yes the rum! Grenada has been known for it’s rum since the days of the Pirates. They also have a bunch of awesome distillerys you can visit.
How about some Spiced Rum Coffee ? Coffee, spiced rum, and syrup with some whipped cream and nutmeg for good measure.
Grenada Travel Tips
Best time to go: January – April as it’s dry and not as humid
Hurricane season: September – October
Major Airport: (GND) Maurice Bishop International Airport in St. George’s
Cruise Terminal: Melville Street Cruise Terminal in downtown St. George’s
Currency: (EC$) Eastern Caribbean Dollar although many places take American dollars.
Electrical sockets: Three-pin, square UK-standard (Some hotels have US or European two-pin)
Passport: You will need a valid passport to enter Grenada. A visa is not required for stays up to 90 days.
Local Insights 
Name: Carlson
From: St. Georges, Grenada
Favorite Coffee: Hot Cocoa Tea with nutmeg and cinnamon. Most of my friends from the US and Europe, Caribbeans usually drink it in the morning.
Best thing about Grenada: The people, the beaches the chocolate. I’ve been to Switzerland and France, I might be biased but I believe Grenada has the best chocolate in the world.
Favorite Local Cafe: Spice Isle Coffee. They have everything! Best coffee in the Caribbean.
Cool Places to See: Grand Etang National Park. So many trails and swimming holes. I’m an amateur wildlife photographer so I love that place.
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