Grenada is one of the safest islands in the Caribbean and is ideal for families travelling with children. The island nation itself offers so for families to do and there’s a huge choice of beautiful beaches for those who are looking to relax and wind down with the most incredible views. There are also plenty of historic sites, pretty towns to explore and great places to hike – so there will never be a dull moment in Grenada. Hotels and resorts are family friendly and will offer a wide range of facilities and amenities for children. Getting around the main Grenada Island and the smaller surrounding islands is very easy; buses and taxis are extremely safe modes of transport and the Osprey Lines fast ferry service will take you between Grenada and islands such as Carriacou.
Grenada cuisine is best known for its huge variety of fresh ingredients and the use of nutmeg in many of its national dishes. With more rainfall than other parts of the Caribbean, Grenada benefits from very fertile soil. So fruit and veg is abundant here and seafood is very much a staple in local diet. Special dishes which reflect the nation’s rich agriculture and fishing industry are dishes such as Oil Down (salt fish with dumplings and breadfruit in coconut milk and turmeric), chilled lobster mousse, conch salad or conch fritters, smoked herring, jerk chicken or Grenadian chicken stew. For dessert, you simply have to try nutmeg ice cream, Grenadian Spice Cake, Grenada Fruit Cake or the locally produced chocolate.
From years of French and British colonisation and with deep roots as African slaves plus the more recent cultural influences from India, the Grenadians have had a long time develop a personality of their own. Their unique culture can be defined their different musical genres and their love of carnival and festival celebrations, their amazing food as well as their dedication to the arts. The official language of Grenada is English, with traces of French and African influencing the local dialect and modern culture still regards French and British customs.
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