Holidays in Grenada
Grenada is a rolling, mountainous island covered with fragrant spice trees and rare tropical flowers. Bordered by stunning beaches and dotted with picturesque towns this lush island has long been a major source of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cocoa. The Spice Island is well known for sailing and boasts the Caribbean’s only underwater sculpture garden. It is not as well-known as some of the other Caribbean Islands which makes it a little ‘boutique’!
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When to go to Grenada
The high season runs from mid December to mid April when hotel prices will rise and you will need to book up to a year in advance to get the best deals.
We recommend that you try travelling to Grenada at other times if you are not bound by school holidays, where you will find some great hotel and airfare deals. Check out our latest deals to Grenada with Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.
Weather in Grenada
The rainy season runs from July to November although you can still find rain at other times. The mountains have about four times the amount of rain as the coast. The average temperature is 29C and the coolest months are November to February where the average temperature is 17-21C.
Flight time
Approx 9 Hours
Time difference
GMT -5 hours (Atlantic Standard Time)
High season
December – Mid April
Temperature
31°/24°
Grenada in essence
Local information
The island is approximately 20 miles long and 10 miles wide.
Language – Whilst English is the official language a patois called Creole French is widely spoken across the island.
Currency – The East Caribbean dollar is the official currency.
Local Customs – It is customary to dress smart casual when dining out at restaurants and to only wear swimwear and beachwear on the beach.
Tipping – Restaurant and hotel staff expect 10-15% of the bill and a small amount if the service is already included.
Voltage – This is 220/240 volts.
Country dialing code is +473
Departure tax – See our flight pages for details of the departure tax payable.
Need to know
Emergencies - Dial 434 in St George, 724 in St Andrews and 774 for emergencies on Carriacou.
Security in Grenada - Many visitors travel to the island each year and do not have any incidents however we recommend that you take care at night and avoid St George if a cruise ship has moored or you may be hassled for money. Take advice from the locals as to any city areas you should avoid at all times and do not leave your belongings unattended on the beach. Use your hotel safe or security boxes to store your valuables. Avoid driving at night outside the main town centres and avoid very isolated beaches.
Other Risks - When taking a boat trip check that the boat operator has sails or oars in the event of an engine breakdown, a radio and lifejackets and equipment in the event of a fire. Accidents do happen and boats can break down. When sourcing a water sport provider that is not affiliated to your hotel, make sure they are properly licenced to provide those services, avoid approaches on the beach from vendors offering water sport.
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