Built-in a beautiful coastal area, Saint George boasts some of the most incredible natural harbors not only in Grenada but in the entire Caribbean region. Thousands of boaters come here from all over the world to enjoy its pleasant climate, green turquoise waters, and ideal conditions for both sailors and cruise passengers.
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Where is St. George located?
Overlooking the southwestern coast of the Grenada island, on the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea, St. George is a quiet Caribbean town of about 40,000 inhabitants, capital of Grenada, the southernmost of the islands strip that delimits to the west the Caribbean sea and separates it from the Atlantic Ocean. Its waters border to the south with Venezuela and Trinidad -Tobago while to the north with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Saint George, the cultural and economic center of the country, developed around a natural inlet in the shape of a horseshoe and bordered by the walls of a now extinct volcanic crater.
What 7 week boat itinerary from St George to the Grenadines is recommended?
Here’s an amazing 7 days sailing itinerary from St George to the Grenadines: – Day 1: set sail from St. George to spend the day circumnavigating Grenada ad relaxing on Grande Anse beach; – Day 2: keep going north toward Carriacou island; – Day 3: route to Mayreau island; – Day 4: reach the famous Tobago Cays; – Day 5: let’s drop anchor in Canouan; – Day 6: Keep heading north to Mustique island; – Day 7: back to St. George for your relaxing last day on Grenada island.
How to reach St George’s Marina?
St. George’s can be reached via Point Salines International Airport (also known as Maurice Bishop International Airport) located approximately five miles south of St. George. Air connections to and from the United States are frequent, especially with the airports of New York and Miami, while it is possible to reach Grenada from Europe via the English airports.
For those who are already in the Caribbean area, some local lines connect Grenada with the major surrounding islands. However, there are many visitors who arrive in the city daily via sea connections, primarily ferries and catamarans.
Why should you choose St. George as your Grenada marina?
Founded in the mid-seventeenth century, the capital still has characteristic elements of French architecture, of which it was a colony for a long time before the English domination, of which, on the other hand, the Georgian style can be glimpsed. The name of the city is in fact dedicated to King George III.
St. George landscape is varied, and is made up of hill formations and volcanic structures. The best way to visit the city is to do it on foot, perhaps by starting to explore the port area. Here it is in fact possible to reach the top of Richmond Hill, from which to enjoy a breathtaking view while visiting Fort Frederick, an English fort dated 1791 that dominates the city. Staying on the subject, the ancient Fort George cannons that guard the port entrance are also worth a visit.
Among the city’s points of interest certainly includes Market Square, commercial heart of the town. Here in colonial times slaves were sold while today it is a lively market full of stalls of artisans and farmers who sell the land colorful local products, from exotic fruits to spices such as nutmeg.
Also worth a visit is Young Street where the Grenada National Museum is located inside an old French barracks of the early eighteenth century. It is one of the oldest structures in Grenada and has also been used as an English prison over the centuries.
Of course, being a Caribbean island, there is no shortage of beautiful beaches suitable for both relaxation and for surfers and snorkelers. Just a few kilometers south of the city is Grand Anse, a very long white beach bordered by palm trees, one of the most beautiful in Grenada.
What does St. George ‘Marinas look like?
The main marinas of St. George are the Grenada Yacht Club, an exclusive club offering 50 berths for yachts and boats with a maximum draft of 14 meters, and the Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, a large port intended for boats up to at 90 meters and draft up to 6 meters, capable of offering about 230 berths.
What could be a possible 7-day itinerary from St George to the Grenadines?
At Your Boat Holiday we specialize in preparing and managing itineraries tailored to our customers requests and preferences. What you see below is just one of the many possible itineraries that our company usually organizes in the Lesser Antilles:
- Day 1: set sail from St. George to spend the day circumnavigating Grenada ad relaxing on Grande Anse beach;
- Day 2: keep going north toward Carriacou island, a small and quiet Caribbean paradise mostly unknown to tourists. It is surrounded by coral reefs and offers great snorkeling and scuba diving in waters teeming with sea life;
- Day 3: route to Mayreau island, the smallest inhabited island of the Grenadines with bays, like Salt Whistle Bay, among the best found in the Lesser Antilles. If you are a diving lover, be sure to visit the shallow centuries-old wreck of the PURINI located just 12 meters underwater;
- Day 4: reach the famous Tobago Cays, an exceptional nature reserve home to green turtles, hawksbill and leatherback turtles, sea eagles and nurse sharks. Tobago Cays are a group of five uninhabited islets (Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Jamesby, Baradal, Petit Tabac) part of the Grenadines archipelago and protected by a large coral reef called Horseshoe reef;
- Day 5: let’s drop anchor in Canouan, a small Grenadines archipelago island with luxury resorts, golf courses, beaches and a beautiful coral reef.
- Day 6: Keep heading north to Mustique island, the most exclusive island of the Grenadines. Celebrities, business magnates and royalty have made the island a haven for a select few but it is still rich in nature and unspoiled beauty.
- Day 7: back to St. George for your relaxing last day on Grenada island;
For any information regarding this or another possible itinerary, do not hesitate to contact us! We will be happy to answer all your questions.
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