Sport & Activities
Watersports
Grenada’s best-known white-sand beach, the Grand Anse, is complemented by several others, notably those on neighbouring Morne Rouge, the deserted beaches on the southern coast and Levera Bay, which is also a favourite surfing spot. Apart from in the sea, swimming is also possible at several of the islands’ rainforest pools and lakes, many of which are formed by waterfalls, such as the Annandale Falls and the Concord Falls. Diving and snorkelling can be practised widely, with the Grand Anse beach being the starting point for many diving trips to the nearby reefs and islands. Most dive sites are easily accessible from the coast. Some of the best are Molinière Reef, located approximately 5km (3 miles) from St George’s; Martin’s Bay, close to Grand Anse, also a popular snorkelling spot; and Channel Reef. The neighbouring island of Carricou, part of the Grenadines, is known as the ‘island of coral reefs’ and offers ideal diving conditions, with a rich marine life. Yachting is also extremely popular and a number of major yacht races and regattas are held throughout the year, notably the January Sailing Festival (lasting five days) and the sailing regatta in Tyrell Bay on Carricou. Particularly popular sailing destinations in the area include the Grenadine islands Sugar Loaf, Green Island and Sandy Island. A variety of small and large craft may be hired. Contact the Grenada Board of Tourism for details. Visitors can also make boat trips on traditional wooden schooners, which is a popular way to cross the 5km- (3-mile) distance between the islands of Carricou and Petit Martinique.
Walking
The Grand Etang National Park and Forest Reserve contains numerous marked trails. The road to the park passes by the northwestern edge of Mount Sinai (703m/2306ft), with its beautiful crater lake, the Grand Etang. The park contains a wealth of interesting flora and fauna, and there are spectacular flower displays depending on the season. Another volcanic crater lake, Lake Antoine, is located in the Levara National Park, a well known destination for birdwatching. The La Sagesse Nature Reserve, located in the south, is a protected bird sanctuary with several rivers, mangroves and salt lakes.
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