Grenada is located at latitude 12 degrees north and is part of the Windward Island chain. The three main islands that make up the nation state of Grenada are: Grenada, Carriacou (the largest island of the Grenadines) and Petite Martinique. Approximately 100,000 people inhabit Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.
The lush nature of Grenada underscores the island’s second most popular name — “The Isle of Spice”. In fact, there are more spices here per square mile than any other place in the world. Cloves, mace, cocoa, cinnamon, ginger, and a host of other spices call Grenada home. By far the most abundant is nutmeg. Grenada produces a third of the world’s supply, and it is the island’s biggest export.

Passports & Visas

Passports and visas not required of U.S., Canadian, or British citizens, provided they have two documents proving citizenship, one of them with a photo. Proof of an onward or return ticket may be required as well. Travelers just passing through Grenada are required to have a passport.

Money

Official currency of Grenada is the Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar, which is tied to the U.S. dollar at the rate of approximately $2.70 EC per $1.00 US. Money can be exchanged at banks and most hotels.