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Grand Anse

Base in Grand Anse for 4–6 nights to enjoy the beach, diving and day trips; skip if you only have a transit day.

Grand Anse is Grenada's main tourist strip with a two‑mile beach, dive operators and easy access to the airport. Most travellers stay 4–6 nights to combine beach time with day trips to the rainforest, waterfalls and spice gardens.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
XCD
Best months
Jan–May
avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, beach erosion)
Airport
Maurice Bishop (GND)
Nights
4–6

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Grand Anse: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bah…
  • Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
  • Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
  • Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
  • Grenada ↗Check entry rules for your passport on official Grenada government sources before you fly.
  • Grenada ↗Camouflage-pattern clothing is illegal for civilians: leave it at home.
  • Grenada ↗Carriacou and Petite Martinique are still rebuilding after Hurricane Beryl (2024): confirm your accommodation and the ferry before you go.

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Grand Anse911 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Grand Anse, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Grand Anse BeachScuba diving at Molinere ReefSpice and craft market
Airports
GND Maurice Bishop International Airport

Map of Grand Anse

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

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Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Jan–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Aug (12 rain days), driest May (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Grand Anse: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

10 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

7 rd

May

31°C (88°F)

28°C (82°F)

6 rd

Jun

30°C (86°F)

28°C (82°F)

9 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

27°C (81°F)

11 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

7 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Taxis and minibuses run frequently between the airport, beach strip and St George’s. Rental cars are available for out‑of‑the‑way sights; hire a taxi for Grand Etang or spice estates.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Grand Etang National Park

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Taxi from Grand Anse, about 30 min, then walk to trails

Popular for rainforest walks and waterfalls.

Laura Herb and Spice Garden

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Taxi, 15 min

Shows culinary and medicinal uses of local spices.

Molinere Reef dive site

go

Door to door: ≈2 h including briefing

Book with a local dive shop; boat departs from Grand Anse beach

Shallow reef, suitable for beginners.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Radisson Grenada Beach Resort

B&B double EC$600

Coyaba Beach Resort

B&B double EC$1000

Allamanda Beach Resort

B&B double EC$500

Spice Island Beach Resort

B&B double EC$2600

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
EC$50–80 excl. bed
Mid
EC$80–130 excl. bed
High
EC$130+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Coffee at a caféEC$2–4
Fish sandwichEC$5–8
Taxi (airport‑to‑beach, 5 km)EC$15–20
Dive day tripEC$120–180

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch for petty theft, especially in crowded markets, and keep valuables out of sight.
  • Beach narrows at high tide; erosion can limit swimming space.
  • Roads have potholes and poor signage; allow extra travel time.
  • Check dive operator certifications before booking.

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Fire
911
Ambulance
911

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Emergency

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  • Fire911
  • Ambulance911

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Airport → Grand Anse (taxi): ≈ EC$15–20, 5 min
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Grand Anse. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jan–May · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, beach erosion) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Grenada

Sources

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