St George, the capital, is one of the most attractive cities in the Caribbean. St George and the rest of the ‘The Spice Island’ really come alive in the ‘Spicemas’ celebrations throughout the summer with a succession of concerts and parties culminating in August, when colourful, flamboyant performers parade and dance through the streets.

Grenadian food, as you might expect, is delicious and you are in for a real treat when you sample ‘oil down’ – a stew of meat, coconut milk, breadfruit, green bananas – and of course, the island’s flavoursome spices. Everyone’s favourite, chocolate, flourishes here; to try some of the best head to the Belmont Estate for an interesting insight into the Estate’s 300 year history.

Grenada is also home to many rum distilleries. A visit to one is not only fun and informative, but a chance to add a bottle to the chocolate and spices you can take back as a souvenir of your time on the island.

Hikers and nature lovers should head to the Grand Etang National Park, with its lake, lush vegetation and wildlife, including the charming Mona monkeys.

Waterfalls abound in Grenada and three that are well worth a visit are Annandale, Seven Sisters and Mt Carmel.

A short ferry hop away is the island of Carriacou, which has some of the best beaches in Grenada including the aptly named ‘Paradise Beach’ and is a great option for a day trip.

Grenada has more than enough to offer someone for a whole trip, but if you’re looking to take in even more of the Caribbean, a cruise is a perfect way to do that. In 2025, Grenada enjoyed a rise of nearly 18% in cruise visitor numbers.¹

Find out more about the other places featured in our Destinations to Watch 2026 report.

¹ Caribbean Journal, October 2025