Weekend Guide · Grenada
Weekend in Carriacou
Carriacou — Grenada's laid-back sister island, part of the tri-island nation of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique, known for traditional wooden boat-building, quiet beaches, and deep-rooted African heritage..
Arrive & Explore Carriacou
Hillsborough
Carriacou's small, easygoing capital, with a waterfront jetty, local museum, and colorful wooden buildings
Paradise Beach & Sandy Island
A powder-white beach facing tiny, palm-fringed Sandy Island — a short boat ride away and one of the Caribbean's most idyllic snorkeling spots
Traditional Boat-Building at Windward
Watch local craftsmen hand-build wooden sloops using centuries-old Scottish shipwright techniques passed down through generations
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Big Drum Heritage
Carriacou's Big Drum ceremony, an African-rooted call-and-response music and dance tradition recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage
Local Tips
- 1Grenada is mid-range by Caribbean standards.
- 2Grenada is one of the safer Caribbean islands, with a low rate of violent crime against tourists.