Grenada, West Indies
A beautifully diverse island country in the Caribbean Sea
“The Spice of the Caribbean”
— Pure Grenada, Grenada Tourism Authority
The Isle of Spice
The State of Grenada consists of three islands- Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, which form the southern end of the Windward Islands of the Caribbean. Grenada is the second smallest independent country in the Western Hemisphere, measuring approximately 21 miles (34 km) long and 12 miles (19 km) wide. It’s divided into 6 parishes: St. George, St. John, St. Mark, St. Patrick, St. Andrew and St. David.
Average temperatures in Grenada range from 75ºF to 85ºF (24ºC to 30ºC), tempered by the steady and cooling trade winds. The rainy season is from June to December, averaging 78 inches of rain a year, with the lowest temperatures generally occurring between November and February, and the dry season is between January to May.
Known as the Isle of Spice, Grenada is the world’s second-largest producer of nutmeg, as well as a considerable producer of mace, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, bay leaves, vanilla and turmeric. Spices are such an important part of Grenadian life, that a nutmeg is represented on the flag.
A Welcoming People
Grenada is also a producer of world-famous cocoa and bean to bar chocolate. This is due to the perfect combination of climate, altitude, volcanic soil, and mixed-use farms, where cocoa is grown alongside the vast array of spices, and fresh fruits such as limes, mango and guava. These growing conditions give Grenadian cocoa beans a unique flavor that has won many awards, and 100% of all cocoa bean exports are rated as “fine or flavor” cocoa. Locally, this cocoa is made into “cocoa balls” which are the main ingredient in a traditional breakfast drink called cocoa tea. Be sure and try some when you visit.
Grenadians are known for being friendly and welcoming. From a very young age, Grenadians are taught to greet those with whom they come in contact. When entering a home, workplace or public building, it is considered respectful to make a general greeting to those in the room. When encountering someone while walking down the street, it is commonplace to exchange greetings such as good morning or good afternoon. It would be considered disrespectful not to greet or respond to a greeting. In true Grenadian fashion, these greetings are often accompanied with a warm and friendly smile…. a Spice Isle Smile.
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