Discovered by Columbus 500 years ago, GRENADA has been fought over by the French and the British, both of whom left their mark with fine houses and forts. Many of the superb beaches and colourful villages still bear French names. Known as the ‘Isle of Spice’, the old plantations grow nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and other aromatic plants. Mango, mahogany and breadfruit grow wild among the forest trees.
This is where the Caribbean and Atlantic meet, providing a wonderful choice of fish. The restaurants serve delicious Creole and West Indian food, making the most of the locally grown spices and abundance of seafood, fruit and vegetables. The island has a sleepy way of life with friendly and warm-hearted people.
Here you can relax in the eight acres of spacious tropical gardens of the Calabash Hotel, enjoy the swimming, or rest on its beautiful sandy beach with plenty of shade from trees, all set in a natural cove called Prickley Bay. You have free use of snorkelling equipment, kayaks and sunfish sailing.
You may like to hire a car, which can be quite an adventure. Taxis and local tours are also available. It is well worth getting up into the hills and exploring the coastline with its deep bays and sandy beaches. There are also wonderful trees and exotic flowering plants for those interested in botany or horticulture. The pretty harbour of ST GEORGE’S, with its old buildings and bustling waterfront, has an interesting museum and library and viewed from Fort George high above, the panorama over the town, harbour and coastline is spectacular. Golfers can enjoy complimentary green fees at The Grenada Golf Club, just ten minutes from the hotel. There is a Scubatech Dive Centre based at the Calabash Hotel.
