settlements, and an historical area
has been declared which shows 200
years of history, including life on a
plantation
Hillsborough
The main town, and Main Street runs
parallel with the coast. It has shops,
restaurants, banks, post office and the
Grenada Board of Tourism’s office.
Hillsborough is the only port of entry
that offers Clearance by Customs
Officers.
High North Peak Petite
At 955-ft (291m), is the highest point
on the island and is now protected as a
national park because of its natural
state.
Martinique
Ningo Well
This dependency of Grenada has a main occupations. Some corn and
The first well ever built on Carriacou.
very strong culture. It also has one of peas are grown and sheep and goats
Paradise Beach
the highest per capita incomes in the graze freely over the hills. Everything
Eastern Caribbean. else has to be imported.
Is peaceful, with beautiful calm seas,
and is one of the best beaches in the
About 900 people live on the island, Although the island has electricity and
Caribbean.
which covers 486 acres (194 hectares) telephones, the lack of rivers has made
and is 3 miles (5km) east of the water a valuable resource, and all
Sandy Island northern half of Carriacou. The island
homes have a storage tank to collect
Just off Carriacou, is famous for its
can be reached only by boat. rainwater.
beauty, palm fringed white sandy
The island is really one large hill. The
There is a small medical centre, visited
beaches, clear blue waters and
eastern shore is rocky but there are
by a government doctor from
stunning coral reefs. A popular diving
some fine beaches on the western,
Carriacou once a week, post office,
site, it’s scenery has often featured as
leeward side.
school and a small Catholic Church.
a backdrop for television
Other denominations hold outdoor
advertisements.
Like Carriacou, Petite Martinique was
services. The island has its own
first settled by the French and many
Carnival, which is held the two days
Tyrrel Bay
islanders have names of French origin.
before lent, and at Whitsuntide a two-
Is a popular anchorage for yachts, and
Fishing and boatbuilding are still the day regatta is hosted.
famous for its boat building and
craftwork, and the oyster beds among
the mangrove swamps. You can visit
the oyster beds by boat from there.
White Island
It’s a divers dream because of its virgin
reef and shoals of exotic, tropical fish.
The white sandy beaches make an
ideal picnic spot and the surrounding
waters are great for scuba diving and
other watersports.
Windward
Famous for its boat building, started
by a Scotsman. From here you can
take the 20-minute boat ride to visit
Petite Martinique.
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