Tourism is Grenada’s main economic force. Conventional beach and water-sports tourism is largely focused in the southwest region around the airport and the coastal strip; however, ecotourism is growing in significance. Most of these small ecofriendly guesthouses are located in the Saint David and Saint John parishes.
Tourism is concentrated in the southwest of the island, around Grand Anse, Lance Aux Epines, and Point Salines. Grenada has many idyllic beaches around its coastline including the 3 km long Grand Anse Beach in St George's which is considered to be one of the finest beaches in the world, and often appears in countdowns of the worlds top 10 beaches.
Grenada has more than 45 public beaches; in fact all the beaches in Grenada are public. Grand Anse beach is a beach that is popular among both tourists and locals. On the leeward side of the island, the weather conditions are usually ideal, and hotels, restaurants and vendors surround the beach. Six smaller beaches are scattered along the coast between Grand Anse and Point Salinas.
The best beach for snorkeling is by the Aquarium Restaurant; you can also rent the necessary equipment nearby. Mourne Rouge Bay is south of Grand Anse beach and is much quieter by comparison. There is only one hotel right on the beach and there are no watersport shops. The water is shallow and warm and wonderful for private escapes. Many secluded beaches can also be found near Lance Aux Epines and St. David's. A leisurely drive up the east coast will supply you with numerous coves and beaches, some with black sand.
The second most popular beach is located at Bathway in the northern part of the island. This beach is on the Atlantic coastline and the water can be fairly choppy. This beach is mainly frequented by locals and is particularly popular because of a sheltered area where non-swimmers can bathe in relative safety. Taking the main road to the west will also take you to the beaches along the west coast, which tend to be more accessible.
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Adventures In The Caribbean ~ Tobago, Trinidad and Grenada ~ by John Spampinato - Port of Spain, Trinidad wasn’t a preferred midnight arrival point to begin with, made less inviting given the stifling heat even at that hour and the sham we were offered that was supposedly a car, in actuality a dysfunctional little affront to the senses. It struggled up hills, ignored a heavy foot on the brake peddle, and often refused to start - shortcomings that didn’t give us pause until after we’d spent the night in the thing having followed what started out a legitimate highway far out in to the countryside until it had diminished to only the suggestion of one. Still, the night air was magic and its blackness total once I doused the headlights out on some desolate unpaved turnoff having given up trying to figure out where we were. Jul/05
