GRENADA's Beaches

There are about 45 beautiful beaches in Grenada, one of the islands most attractive features, and which most visitors come just to enjoy. All beaches on the island are officially public property, which means that the public must have access to it, regardless of where it is situated. Before property can be developed, especially areas which are located near a beach, the developer must show how he is providing access in case someone wishes to go there. There are no legal 'clothing optional' beaches in Grenada. There are nine black sand beaches on the island because of its volcanic origin. White sand beaches are created from broken up coral, while black sand beaches are created from ground down volcanic rock.

GRAND ANSE: Best beach for active types and the closest to the pier, Grand Anse Beach is Grenada's most famous stretch of soft white sand. Located just south of St. George's, this stunning two-mile beach has attracted many of the island's hotels and resorts. Many cruise ship passengers who want to spend a day on the beach are brought here. Since many of Grenada's hotels are located at Grand Anse, as are numerous dive operators who can help you arrange activities like diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, parasailing and kayaking. They can offer you a wide array of water sports and dive/snorkeling tours. You can also rent beach loungers and umbrellas. The world-famous Grand Anse Beach is only a 10-minute cab ride ($10) away from St. George's, or take a water taxi from the Carenage to Grand Anse for about $4 (about 20 minutes).

Grand Anse Beach

MORNE ROUGE (aka BBC): Best beach for a half-day visit. Morne Rouge Beach is just a few miles south of St. George's; its clear, white sand and calm waters are perfect for an afternoon of swimming and snorkeling. There are a few restaurants nearby where you can grab lunch. It is a quiet beach not many other people there. One small hotel (Gem Beach Resort) has a bar and snacks. One small shack sells souvenirs drinks. You can rent beach loungers. Taxi is about $5 each. Tell him what time you would like to return and he will be there to pick you up.

Water taxi from the cruise ship to Morne Rouge stops briefly at Grand Anse then continues on to Morne Rouge. It cost $7/pp each way. There is no dock on this beach. If you want to get out of the boat, you get out in the ocean and walk ashore.

Morne Rouge Beach

MAGAZINE: Magazine Beach is about 20-25 minutes drive from port. The white sand is nice, but the water has a few more waves than other areas. There is the Aquarium restaurant there. Some of the best snorkeling can be found near the near the Aquarium Restaurant or the Rex Grenadian Hotel. You can rent beach loungers there as well.

Magazine Beach

LA SAGESSE: Best secluded beach. Most cruise ship passengers don't venture out there. La Sagesse Beach, about 25 minutes from downtown St. George's, is peaceful with a beautiful stretch of sand and hiking trails that lead across headlands to adjacent snorkeling beaches. You can rent beach loungers here. There is also a good restaurant right onsite. The sand is dark and it has a very south pacific feel to it. It is very relaxing there. At one end of La Sagesse beach is a salt pond fringed with mangroves, a perfect spot for bird watching.

La Sagesse Beach

Saying "Good-bye" to this beautiful Island is difficult to do. Looking forward to next time...

HAVE A WONDERFUL VACATION ON THIS BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF GRENADA.

I hope that this web-tour of Grenada was able to provide you with a sneak peak of what you can expect to experience when you visit. Hopefully, it will help you decide on an itinerary for your particular day ashore.

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