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Welcome to the “SPICE” Island of Grenada. Grenada is located in the Eastern Caribbean, only 100 miles north of Venezuela, also to the north lies St. Vincent and the Grenadines; to the south Trinidad and Tobago. The Island is populated by approximately 93,000 natives with an average climate ranging from 24C/75F to 30C/87F. Grenada is said to be a rolling, mountainous island, covered with fragrant spice trees and rare tropical flowers. Bordered by stunning beaches, and dotted with scenic towns, this verdant island has long been a major source of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa.

The island is also known for its volcanic terrain, reaching heights of over 2,750 feet atop Mount St. Catherine. In the interior of this volcanic island are cascading rivers and waterfalls, lush rainforests, and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful mountain lakes imaginable. The capital, St.George's, is widely held to be the loveliest city in the Caribbean. Its horseshoe-shaped harbor is surrounded by a pastel rainbow of dockside warehouses and the red-tiled roofs of traditional shops and homes. Here are some of the islands main attractions: TOURISM- Grenada is moderate in tourism, averaging approximately 400,000 visitors annually and is complemented by its rich beaches and coral reefs. The island is ringed with miles of picture-perfect strands, including both entrancing black and sugar-fine white sand beaches. Grand Anse Beach, a smooth expanse stretching for two miles around the curve of a gentle bay, is world famous. Grenada has plenty to offer those interested in offshore pleasure as well, with easily accessible and pristine reefs off the coast of both Grenada and its sister island, Carriacou.

FOOD- Grenada is mainly known for its national dish called
"Oil-Down". It is a very simple, delicious and robust dish, which is extremely popular at local "cook-ups", (barbecue parties at the beach). It's a hearty one-pot meal of salted meat (pig tail), chicken, dumplings, breadfruit, callaloo ((KAL-la-loo) - made from young dasheen leaves) and other vegetables. The whole thing is stewed in coconut milk, herbs and spices to add even more flavor. This meal will leave you licking your fingers and begging for more.

MUSIC- The most popular music listened to by the natives is Calypso, Soca, Ragga Soca and Reggae, Grenada is also known for their talented artists/entertainers such as “Tallpree” “ Super P” and also The “Mighty Sparrow” King of Calypso who was Born in Grenada

FESTIVALS-.Grenada's biggest festival is Carnival, held on the second weekend in August. It includes calypso and steel band competitions, all sorts of costumed revelry, a pageant and a grand finale 'jump-up' on the following Tuesday. Many of Carnival's events are held at Queen's Park, on the north side of St George's. The Spice Island Billfish Tournament held in January attracts anglers from North

America and the Caribbean keen to hook its six-figure first prize. The beautiful spice Island of Grenada has historic and vibrant scenery, with a zest for its living cultural heritages. The island's easy rhythms and the friendly openness of its residents invokes an atmosphere that is homely and welcoming to all, it’s the ideal place to visit for adventure as well as to lay back, relax, and just enjoy quality time with a friend or loved one, surrounded by the islands natural mystic waters and stunning landscapes which is said to be a true “sight for sore eyes”.