Few know that the country of Grenada is actually made up of three islands: the largest and most populated is Grenada itself, followed by Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Both planes and ferries are available from Grenada to Carriacou, though Petite Martinique can only be reached by water transport. We were lucky enough to visit Carriacou for the day though I’d recommend staying a night or two as accommodation is cheap (US$25-85 a night) and the island is beautiful.
The list below is not exhaustive but rather a few suggested highlights that the Grenada Board of Tourism organised for me:
1. Island tour with Robert – a local man with an extensive knowledge of Carriacou. He took us to see:
a. Hillsborough Town
b. Belle Vue (a beautiful view as in the title)
c. The ancient French Windmill
d. Windward boat building
e. Paradise Beach
2. Have lunch at Kayak Kafe and Juice Bar – fresh juices, smoothies and delicious homemade wraps.
3. Have a beer and fresh lobster at Off the Hook on Paradise Beach.
4. Take a water taxi over to Sandy Island… an idyllic strip of beach in the middle of the sea.
I knew little of Carriacou before I arrived in Grenada but I urge you to schedule it into your trip. A visit to Grenada is not complete without it.
I travelled to Carriacou by Osprey Express (express is only in the name, not in the service). It leaves from Carenage in St George’s, Grenada and arrives in Hillsborough, Carriacou.
A return ticket cost US$60 per person (EC$160).
With thanks to the Grenada Board of Tourism.