Central & Northern Grenada — Caribbean

Annandale Falls

Photo: Annandale Waterfall on the Caribbean island of Grenada — Annandale Waterfall

Annandale Falls is located about 20 minutes from St George's. It's best to visit when no cruise ship is docked in the harbor, as the area around this 9-meter waterfall quickly fills up with vendors and tourists. The falls are set in beautifully landscaped grounds with a variety of herbs and tropical plants.

Photo: Ruin of an old church on the Caribbean island of Grenada

Along the roadside stands the ruin of an old church — from here you have a beautiful view of the island's interior. Coming from Annandale Falls, turn left here towards the national park.

Grand Etang National Park

Photo: View of the east coast of Grenada — View of the east coast of Grenada

The road continues up into the rainforest to Grand Etang National Park, where you can visit the Visitor Center (admission US$2). A trail leads in about 15 minutes to a viewing platform with a stunning panorama of the east coast and the Grand Etang Crater Lake. You may be lucky enough to encounter capuchin monkeys here, who will curiously approach you. For hikers, there is a 90-minute loop trail around the lake as well as the Mount Qua Qua Trail (approx. 3 hours).

Photo: Capuchin monkey in the rainforest and Grand Etang Crater Lake on the Caribbean island of Grenada — Capuchin monkey in the rainforest

Leapers Hill — Morne de Sauteurs

Photo: Leapers Hill in Sauteurs on the Caribbean island of Grenada — Leapers Hill in Sauteurs

If time is short, you can head straight to Sauteurs in the north. If you have time, it's well worth stopping at the River Antoine Rum Distillery along the way — it has been in operation since 1785 and has barely changed to this day.

A brief stop at Caribs Leap — Leapers Hill is worthwhile. According to legend, the last Caribs took their own lives here in 1651 to escape slavery, though this account has since been disputed.

Levera National Park

Photo: Levera Pond on the Caribbean island of Grenada — Levera Pond

A little further east lies Levera Pond, a crater lake that can be walked around in about an hour. Unfortunately, a large luxury hotel development is planned for this idyllic spot.

At Levera Beach we enjoy the glorious sunshine. This is where the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea meet. Along this 1 km stretch of sand, the rare leatherback sea turtle nests — sadly, locals sometimes illegally dig up the eggs for consumption.

On the way to Levera Bay, you'll find the lovely Bathway Beach, perfect for swimming.

Photos: Levera Bay and Grenada Bay — Levera Bay

River Sallee Boiling Springs

A little further south are the hot springs known as the River Sallee Boiling Springs (Sulfur Springs). Locals toss coins into the hot springs and make a wish.

Gouyave — Also Known as Charlottetown

Photo: Entrance to Gouyave on the Caribbean island of Grenada

Now we head to the west coast and drive to Gouyave. Here you can visit the famous Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association Cooperative (nutmegland). (Admission EC$2.70, Tel. (473) 440-2217) There is a small museum and a guided tour through the nutmeg factory.