Things to do in Grenada

Stunning two-mile crescent of white sand with calm turquoise waters, fringed by lush hills; perfect for swimming, sunbathing and fiery sunsets.

Explore the world’s first underwater gallery of over 75 life-size sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, now fused with coral and teeming with marine life.

Trek through lush rainforest in Grand Etang National Park to a series of cascading pools; swim in cool, clear water surrounded by giant ferns and heliconia.

Visit the oldest functioning water-powered rum distillery in the Caribbean (since 1785) and taste rums made with traditional open-fermentation methods.

Climb the hilltop fortress built in 1705, wander among cannons and old barracks, and soak in panoramic views over the colourful Carenage harbour.

Watch workers sort and pack nutmeg, mace and cinnamon in a working cooperative; fill a bag with fragrant, newly dried spices direct from the source.

A 30-foot waterfall plunging into an emerald pool, where local divers leap from the cliff for tips; surrounded by tropical gardens and bamboo stands.

A 17th-century plantation offering organic bean-to-bar chocolate-making tours, farm-to-table lunches and insight into Grenada’s cocoa-growing heritage.

Nicknamed the ‘Titanic of the Caribbean’, this 600-foot cruise liner sank in 1961 and now lies in 165 feet of water – a thrilling dive for advanced divers.

Stroll the horseshoe-shaped inner harbour lined with painted Georgian warehouses, fishing boats and open-air cafés, set against fortress-studded hills.

A misty volcanic crater lake at 1,740 feet in the heart of the rainforest; look for Mona monkeys, hummingbirds and hiking trails radiating into the forest.

Try Grenada’s national one-pot dish of breadfruit, salted meat, callaloo and coconut milk, slow-cooked in a rich turmeric sauce at this local favourite.

Wander a hillside garden bursting with nutmeg trees, bay leaf, lemongrass and medicinal herbs, and learn their traditional uses in Grenadian cooking and folk medicine.

From March to August, endangered leatherbacks nest on remote Levera Beach; the park also protects a mangrove lagoon, a salt pond and Sugar Loaf Island.

A tiny uninhabited cay of powdery white sand and brilliant coral gardens, just a 15-minute boat ride from Hillsborough; swim with rays and parrotfish.

Housed in a 1704 French barracks, the museum displays pre-Columbian artefacts, plantation-era slavery exhibits, and a rum shop cultural exhibit.

Ruins of an 18th-century fort with cannons still facing the sea, offering a quiet, breeze-kissed perch for sunset over the harbour and town.

A challenging 3-hour ridge hike up 2,370 feet through montane forest, rewarding with dizzying views over Grand Etang Lake and the coastline.

Every Friday night the fishing town transforms into a sizzling street party with grilled lobster, fried snapper, corn soup, booming music and rum punch.

Glide over the submerged statues in a transparent kayak for a dry view of the eerie figures, coral-encrusted faces and circling fish.

Watch master shipwrights handcraft iconic Carriacou sloops on the beach using traditional techniques passed down from Scottish boat builders.

An excellent star-shaped fort built by the French in 1779, with a 360° panorama of St. George’s, the rainforest-clad interior and the Caribbean Sea.

Three cascading waterfalls in the hills of St. John; the first is reachable by car and invites a refreshing dip in a cool pool amid towering bamboo.

Hand-grind cocoa beans on a stone, learn fermentation secrets and create your own chocolate in a rustic, family-run farm near Victoria.

Sample award-winning rums in a former sugar plantation; explore the historic mill, art gallery and lush grounds while learning about small-batch distillation.