How long does it take to drive from one end of Grenada to the other?
Grenada, Carriacou, & Petit Martinique make up Grenada and is located in the south of the Caribbean, southwest of Barbados. It has a population of about 110,000 people combined. It takes about 4 and a half hours to drive from one end of the Island!
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Although driving in Grenada is relatively easy, and the roads along the coast offer breathtaking views, it's also possible to drive across the island and see the rainforest. The Welcome Stone in the north offers the best viewpoint on the island, but it's impossible or very expensive to get there without a rental car.
The Grenada government requires the purchase of a visitor's temporary driving licence. This costs EC$60 for a three-month licence and is either obtained from the car-hire company itself or from a local police station (if the latter is the case the rental company will take you there).
Be vigilant at all times. Take care when walking alone off the busy main roads and avoid isolated areas, including beaches, particularly after dark. Only use licensed taxis and take particular care at late night street parties, especially during the festival season. Don't carry large amounts of cash or jewellery.
This interesting Caribbean country has so much to offer that you need a minimum of 2 or 3 days to explore the main island and other smaller islands. If you can manage 4 days in Grenada, then you will be able to explore the country at your own pace. There are many who come to Grenada for a week.
Many of the best places to stay in Grenada are clustered around the island's southwestern corner, close to the pretty capital of St. George's and the airport. Set around horseshoe-shaped Carenage Harbour, St.
In 4 trips, always been drinking tap water, never had an issue at all. I have also never had a problem with the tap water in Grenada. Carriacou and PM do not have a public water system so bring your bottled water there (or boil the tap water and let cool prior to drinking). Thank you!