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About Grenada

Where Is Grenada?

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Grenada is an eco-tourism paradise that offers pure Caribbean adventure – hiking, diving, beaches, waterfalls, mountains, forests, and much more.

Grenada’s unspoiled landscapes appeal to adventure seekers, nature lovers, beach dwellers, families seeking fun and adventure, couples looking for romantic getaways or destination weddings, or busy, stressed out, hardworking people in search of escape and relaxation.

Tree to Bar Chocolate
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Our People

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Our Culture

Come celebrate our culture. Discover Spice Mas – a fusion of energy, colour, Caribbean music, dance, rum, rhythm and history. Feast on our unique Caribbean foods. And you haven’t been to Grenada unless you try ‘Oil Down’ – a culinary menage of breadfruit slow-cooked with meat, fish and vegetables, absorbing the wonderful flavours of callaloo and coconut milk.

Our History

Grenada is rich in history. Be amazed by our French, Spanish, British, Amerindian, African and East Indian influences.

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In 1763, our mainland was named Grenada when the British gained control from the French who had named the country La Grenade. The name originates from Granada given by the Spaniards in the 1520s. When the British regained control, they failed in their attempts to rid the island of French influences imposed since 1649 when the French settled the island. Years on, Years on, our islands reveal influences of Amerindian customs, French and English settlement fused with African, East Indian and Caribbean ancestry.
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The first people believed to have settled in Grenada were the Arawak-speaking Amerindians from South America. Archaeological sites have unearthed evidence of these settlers, which reveal skilled agriculturists and fishermen who built their own boats, leaving behind skills that remain with us today. Other archaeological treasures are the petroglyphs at Duquesne Bay in the parish of St. Mark, where carvings on large boulders depict faces and drawings from the past.
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The National Museum in our capital city St. George's, Carriacou Museum on the island of Carriacou and Rome Museum at Walker in the parish of St. Andrew house rare antiques and collectibles from Grenadians of the past. There are also several historical sites preserved - and in some cases, restored - offering a physical experience of invasions, battles and tragedies throughout our history.
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Our Stories

Meet the Makers – Winners of GTA’s first Young Chef, Young Mixologist Competition
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Meet the Makers – Winners of GTA’s first Young Chef, Young Mixologist Competition
Carriacou Boat Launch
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Meet the Makers: West Indies Beer Company
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Meet the Makers: West Indies Beer Company
Meet the Makers: Ms Tourist, Farine Maker
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Six Roads Maroon – Carriacou
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Meet the Makers – Winners of GTA’s first Young Chef, Young Mixologist Competition
Culinary Stories
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Meet the Makers – Winners of GTA’s first Young Chef, Young Mixologist Competition
Carriacou Boat Launch
Our Stories
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Carriacou Boat Launch
Meet the Makers: West Indies Beer Company
Culinary Stories
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Meet the Makers: West Indies Beer Company
Meet the Makers: Ms Tourist, Farine Maker
Culinary Stories
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Meet the Makers: Ms Tourist, Farine Maker
Six Roads Maroon – Carriacou
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Grenada Heritage Map

Pure Grenada has been shaped by an interesting and thrilling mixture of French, African and British influences. Today, accents of our rich and colorful history still remain from our Georgian architecture to beautiful historical forts and ancient rum distilleries. By downloading the Grenada Heritage Map, you will have at your fingertips a virtual map that allows you to browse historical and natural/landscapes – points of interest in Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique and get directions to them. These well-preserved points of interest will surely allow you to step back in history to find out what makes our destination unique. The App is available via the Google and Apple Stores. Just Search ‘Grenada Heritage Map’.

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National Symbols

National Food: Oildown
National Food: Oildown
National Bird: Grenada Dove (Leptotila wellsi)
National Bird: Grenada Dove (Leptotila wellsi)
National Flower: Bougainvillea
National Flower: Bougainvillea

Our English-speaking nation with a population of 110,000 inhabitants has some of the friendliest people in the Caribbean. You never get lost here. There’s always something amazing to discover – our nature, our communities, our culture and our warm hospitality.

Grenada is rich in history. Be amazed by our French, Spanish, British, Amerindian, African and East Indian influences.

Grenada got its name from the British who took control from the French in 1763. The French settlers originally called the island La Grenade from the name Granada, given by the Spaniards in the 1520s.

Explore our many archaeological sites providing evidence of the first settlers – the Arawak-speaking Amerindians. The skills of these agricultural and fishing settlers remain with us today. Discover our archaeological treasures such as the petroglyphs at Duquesne Bay in St. Mark, where carvings on large boulders depict faces and drawings from the past.

The National Museum in our capital, St. George’s can transport you back in time. There are also several historical sites offering an experience of invasions, battles and tragedies throughout our history.

Celebrate our Independence. On February 7th 1974, Grenada became the first Windward and Leeward Island to become a sovereign nation. Each year on this day, we celebrate our independence through formal and informal cultural traditions.

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