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- 23 Jan
kachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTSTop 5 sights in Grenada
St George’s, photo by Cowbell Solo on Flickr
If you use nutmeg to season your food, you should know that there are 20% chances that your spice comes from a small island nation in the South Caribbean, just northeast of Trinidad and Tobago.
The island of Grenada and the six other islands that make up the nation are often called the Spice Isle, because they are one of the largest exporters of nutmeg, mace, cinnamon and cloves in the world.
The islands were shuffled back and forth between British and French rule, but eventually ended up being a Commonwealth nation, with Her Majesty still reigning over these lovely tropical islands. This is the perfect destination to lounge on the beach, but there is so much to see on these islands that it would be a shame not to visit at least a few of the top 5 sights in Grenada.
River Antoine Rum Distillery, Grenada Island
If you’re in the Caribbean, you have got to drink some rum, even if mixed with copious amounts of fruit juice. And even if you don’t want to touch the drink, learning about the production of rum in the Caribbean is an absolute must. Rum has been made in the Caribbean for centuries, and it’s on the largest island of Grenada (also called Grenada) that you can find the oldest rum distillery in the western hemisphere. River Antoine is still functioning, and it still retains its original water wheel.
Fort George, St George’s, Grenada Island
Fort George, photo by Ian Mckenzie on Flickr
There are quite a few forts scattered around Grenada, but Fort George is one of the most famous ones. The fort looms on a promontory in the harbor of St George’s, and it dates back to the early 18th century, when it was built by the French who occupied the island at the time.
The fort is mostly intact and parts of it are even used by the town’s police department, while the rest can be visited by tourists.
Anse La Roche Beach, Carriacou Island
Carriacou, the second largest island of the nation, has very few inhabitants and only one significant town, but what it has in abundance is natural beauty. Anse La Roche is one of the most secluded beaches on the island, one that it worth the effort of trekking on steep mile-long trail to reach it. This stunning beach sees very few visitors, and it has some great snorkeling spots.
Annandale Falls, Grenada Island
Annandale Falls is one of the most popular natural attractions in Grenada, and on days when cruise ships dock on the island, it tends to be overrun with crowds – which actually doesn’t take away any of its charm. On quiet days you can explore the idyllic waterfall, grotto and pond, while on busy days the colorful local characters who come to sell their wares to tourists make for an interesting cultural experience.
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Nutmeg and cocoa, photo by Tristan Ferne on Flickr
When on the Spice Isle, visiting the source of the spice is a must. Gouyave Nutmeg Factory is where much of the nutmeg on the island ends up, although if you want to see it in its fresh form, you can bump into nutmeg trees, even around the capital.
A tour of Gouyave Nutmeg Factory is a fascinating incursion into the history of nutmeg, its processing and its importance in Grenadan history and culture.
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