Grenada Travel Information

The nation of Grenada is in the same league as Dominica, Jamaica and other island nations known for their mountains, lush rain forests and wateralls.

Grenada consists of the main island of Grenada and the smaller islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The nation ranks 22nd in total tourism, 21st in stopovers and 18th in cruise visits.


Genada's unique attractions are mainly outdoors and created by nature. The main island has numerous hiking opportunities and quite a few waterfalls. The capital city of St. George and nearby plantations give visitors who prefer more civilized activities a chance to view history, architecture, estates and plantations.


U.S. and Canadian citizens require passports for stopover visits. Cruise visitors need their ship IDs to exit and return to the ship.

The most popular month to visit is August followed by December; the least popular is September and then a tie between June and October.


The average year-round temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit and the average annual rainfall is about 60 inches, making the island somewhat more lush. Grenada is on the edge of the hurricane belt, with the hurricane season going from June through November. The climate is tropical; tempered by northeast trade winds.


The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar. U.S. currency and major credit cards are  accepted, but it is advised to exchange currency at a bank when possible. A 10 percent service charge is commonly added to hotel and restaurant bills. Hotels and restaurants also are required to charge an 8 percent government tax. The island has a departure tax. People 13 and older must pay EC $50 ($20 U.S.), children 5 to 12 years old pay EC $25 ($10 U.S.) and children under 5 years old are exempt.


The official language is English, but French patois (a regional or provincial form) is also spoken because the country was a former colony of France and then England. Tourism is the dominant economic sector. The island is about 214 square miles in size and has a mountainous landscape.

• Caribbean Tourism Organization
  
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  
• U.S. State Department Travel
  
• CIA Factbook