What is the best way to get around Grenada?

You can take a bus (the service is frequent and inexpensive - $2 EC) or a taxi. A good idea is to hire a taxi to tour the island having agreed a cost per hour or for x hours first, the personnel at the front desk of your hotel can help you with the arrangements.



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If you're not open to renting a car, you should do just fine by hopping aboard one of Grenada's reliable minibuses, as long as you don't mind staying put on the weekends. Minibuses run from Melville Street in St. George's to towns around Grenada Island, including Grand Anse Beach, Grenville, and Gouyave.

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There are two main roads – a coastal route which follows the West coast then comes inland as it heads down the East coast, and the road from St George's to Grenville which runs across the centre of the island. To drive around the whole island should take around 5 hours.

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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.

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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.

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Grenada is the perfect base for island hopping, whether you choose sail or motor on a private charter, take the daily ferry or fly.

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Grenada is not as built up as Barbados and has more of a Caribbean feel. Barbados, being more built up for tourists offers more choice in both accommodation and restaurants.

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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.

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Though I generally recommend that first-time visitors stick to one island, since there's more than enough to see and do, island hopping is not difficult to do. The flights -- yes, you'll be going by air to most of them -- are short, so you won't miss much of the day.

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With four or five nights, you will have time to see most of the city, as well as being able to see other interesting places near Granada, such as the Sierra Nevada ski resort (if you happen to visit the region between December and March) or some charming little towns in the Sierra de las Alpujarras.

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From the world-famous Alhambra to the unknown surprises awaiting you in its cobblestone streets, there's so much to explore in Granada. Spending 7 days in Granada will give you enough time to live like a local and get off the beaten path in addition to seeing the city's most iconic sights.

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