Grenada – A unusual jewel in the Caribbean

Ah, Grenada, what a great country! This is a location we understood bit to nothing about before choosing to step right here to pet-sit for 7 months, which [turned out to be] one of the very best decisions we’ve ever made. We understood a bit bit about the Caribbean, however the countries that pertained to mind were St. Lucia, Barbados, the Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos as well as the Dominican Republic.

We hadn’t even heard about the flavor Isle of Grenada up until reading a fellow traveller’s blog. It’s one of those locations that isn’t frequently seen on travel brochures, as well as is just far sufficient away to prevent mass tourism.

The Caribbean is generally understood for its elegant accommodation, blindingly white sands as well as best waters for sailing. Unfortunately, because of the popularity of the area, as well as simplicity of gain access to from North America, lots of of the islands in this sensational string of countries have ended up being over-developed as well as over-priced.

…except for Grenada!

Located in the extremely southern reaches of the lower Antilles, just 140 kms north of Venezuela, this is a country that has slipped between the tourism cracks. You’ll have to get right here soon to take pleasure in the natural appeal as well as authentic feel before everybody starts realizing what a jewel Grenada genuinely is.

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Many of the island nations in the Caribbean are flat as well as sandy. Grenada is special in that it’s volcanic, mountainous and sandy! This makes for some refreshing waterfalls as well as incredible views when hiking as well as trekking.

There are a lot more tracks as well as hikes than I might even begin to tell you about. Living right here has provided us insight to lots of of the off-the-beaten-path treks that even a few of the locals don’t understand about. The jagged shoreline, many bays as well as thick jungle produce some fascinating walks.

Cooling off at Mt. Carmel Falls
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When going on an all-inclusive holiday somewhere in Mexico or the Caribbean, it’s nearly guaranteed that the beach will be packed with people. right here in Grenada, the most popular, 3km long, Grand Anse beach is essentially empty in comparison, even during the height season. The busiest we’ve seen it was during mid-late August when lots of of the regional Grenadians who online abroad came back to their house country to partake in Carnival.

Apparently there are around 45 different beaches on the island! three of which are the most prominent with tourists, while a lot of of the other 42 are peaceful as well as best for a walk, swim or a picnic.

We like being able to select which beach we feel like checking out – White sand, or black? hectic with beach bars, or peaceful with nobody around? Calm waters, or wavy? A beach with sunset, or sunrise? A beach on our doorstep, or one we have to drive to?

There are so lots of incredible beaches in Grenada, it has every type of beach we might potentially ask for.

View of the stunning Grand Anse Beach…with virtually no one on it!
Like the view in the picture above? stay at install Cinnamon Grenada! But, be warned, you may never want to leave your room…

The Authenticity

Grenada is one of those countries that’s not putting on a show. It’s rugged, unpretentious as well as naturally breathtaking without having to try.

The people right here aren’t jaded by tourism, instead, they’re inquisitive as well as real. You’ll frequently see regional fishermen walking house after a day at sea, as well as guy bring machetes. This may seem bizarre as well as a bit frightening to some, however the machete (or “cutlass” as the English-speaking Caribbean countries phone call it) is the tool of option right here in Grenada. They chop down tree branches, clean as well as jungle to make paths, as well as fracture open coconuts with two swift swings.

There’s a term in Grenada called “liming”, which is generally the art of doing nothing! You can’t lime alone though, so you’re only genuinely liming if surrounded by friends. regional rum shacks are prominent liming hangouts, as are untouristed beaches as well as the front porches of colourful homes.

We like feeling like we’re really in the Caribbean as well as not in a built-up vacationer trap.

Drag web fishing near the town of Grenville

Etkinlikler

Even though lazing on the beach is relaxing, it can get tiring after a while. When household pertained to go to us in August, we had a big listing of sights as well as things to perform in Grenada for them to select from. They were right here for two weeks, however could’ve stayed for a month as well as sTallat’ı da gören şeyleri gördü.

Karayipler en iyi dalış, balıkçılık ve yelken hedefi olduğu anlaşılıyor, ancak yine Grenada sık sık gözden kaçıyor!

Grenada’nın yanı sıra Carriacou’nun yanı sıra Grenadinler’in yanı sıra kuzeye doğru yelken açmak inanılmaz bir yolculuk. Tobago Cays’i hiç görmediğini veya Grenada’nın batı kıyı şeridini yelken açtığını ve adayı sudan görmeyi hayal edemeyiz.

Buradaki dalış dalışı, büyük hayvanlar, renkli mercan ve dünyadaki ilk sualtı heykelleri ile olağanüstü. Buradaki deniz parkları iyi bakılıyor ve dalış mükemmel. Derin deniz balıkçılığı dünya standartlarında ve Ekim ayında bir balıkçılık gezisine başlamak için sabırsızlanıyoruz! Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Barracuda ve Marlin, ideal olarak bağlanacağımız çok sayıda balıktan sadece birkaçı.

Hem suda hem de su dışında çok fazla aktivite var ve bir bisiklet gezisi ve kayak gezisi yapmaya da bakıyoruz!

Grenada’da inanılmaz bir yelken günü

Turist eksikliği

Bu büyük olasılıkla Grenada ile ilgili en iyi (ve en kötü) şeydir.

İngiltere, Kanada ve Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nden gelen uçuşların çoğu Trinidad aracılığıyla devam ediyor ve birçoğunun birkaç katı var. Grenada’ya turistler için basit hale getirmek için neredeyse yeterli doğrudan uçuş yok. Ancak, işler çok daha iyi hale geliyor ve çok daha fazla havayolu Grenada’ya her gün uçuşlar sağlıyor.

Bu büyüleyici ada bir yolcu gemisi limanı olmasına rağmen, neredeyse herhangi bir gemi kıyılarına ulaşmıyor çünkü Grenada şimdiye kadar güneyde. Bu, satıcıları ve gezi kılavuzlarını burada boş bırakır.

Dürüst olmak gerekirse, kısa bir süre burada yaşadığımızı düşünürsek, etrafta tonlarca turist olmadığı için oldukça mutluyuz, aynı zamanda genellikle adaya kendimize sahip olduğumuzu hissediyoruz! Tabii ki, her yıl gördükleri birkaç turistten geçimini sağlamaya çalışan servis sahipleri için mükemmel değil. Onların uğruna, Grenada’da turizm geliştirir.

Umarım insanlar Grenada’nın gerçekten ne kadar özel ve ilginç bir yer olduğunu fark etmeye başlarlar. Karayipler’de biraz cennet parçası bulmaya çalışıyorsanız, kesinlikle burada bulmak için çaba sarf edin, hayal kırıklığına uğramayacaksınız.

Grenada ile ilgili makalelerimizi çok daha fazla kontrol etmek için buraya tıklayın.

Beğeniyor mu? İğnele! ?

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