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1. Paradise Beach
This long, narrow stretch of beautiful sandy beach in L'Esterre, between Hillsborough and Tyrrel Bay, has calm, clear, inviting water. Popular with local folks on weekends, it's very quiet—often deserted—at other times. The Hardwood Bar, at the southern end of the parking lot, serves local specialties for lunch. Amenities: food and drink; parking (no fee); showers; toilets. Best for: snorkeling; swimming; walking.
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2. Sandy Island
This is a truly deserted sandbar off Paradise Beach—just a few young palm trees on a spit of pure white, powdery soft sand—except for those who come by boat to snorkel and swim in the sparkling clear water. A 5-square-mile (3-square-km) Marine Protected Area surrounds the island. Arrange transportation to the island (about $20 round-trip) with a local boat owner at Paradise Beach, Hillsborough, or Tyrrel Bay; be sure to arrange the pickup time! Wear your bathing suit and bring along snorkeling gear and everything else you'll need (sunscreen, towel, hat, shirt, food and water, etc.), making sure to leave only your footprints when you leave. Amenities: none. Best for: snorkeling; solitude; swimming.
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3. Anse La Roche Bay
About a 15-minute hike north from the village of Prospect, on the northwestern tip of Carriacou, this often-deserted beach has white sand, sparkling clear water, and abundant marine life for snorkelers. The beach was named for a huge rock where pelicans gather, so bird-watchers will also be thrilled. And because of its relative inaccessibility, Anse La Roche is never crowded. Amenities: none. Best for: snorkeling; solitude; swimming; walking.
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4. Belair
For a great bird's-eye view of Hillsborough and Carriacou's entire west coast, drive to Belair in the north-central part of the island. The vantage point for the magnificent view, 700 feet above sea level, is adjacent to Princess Royal Hospital. On the way to Belair, you'll pass by the photogenic ruins of an old sugar mill.
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5. Carriacou Historical Society & Museum
Housed in a building that once held a cotton gin (the second-oldest cotton ginnery in the world), and just one block from the waterfront, Carriacou's little museum has exhibitions of Amerindian, European, and African artifacts, a collection of watercolors by native folk artist Canute Caliste, and a small gift shop with local items. Founded in 1976, the museum is supported by the Carriacou Historical Society. Museum manager Clemencia Alexander, one of Caliste's daughters, has worked for the museum for more than 30 years and is happy to give a guided tour.
Paterson St., Hillsborough, Carriacou, Grenada473-443–8288Sight Details
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6. High North Nature Reserve
At 955 feet, the highest peak on Carriacou is in the High North Nature Reserve, a designated national park site that allows breathtaking views as far as Grenada to the south and St. Vincent and all its Grenadines to the north. Visitors can hike the trails, either alone or with a guide, and are likely to encounter iguanas, land tortoises, soldier crabs, and various birds—perhaps even a few macaws—along the way.
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7. Hillsborough Beach
Day-trippers (and others) can take a dip at this strip of sand adjacent to the jetty in the center of town. The beach extends for quite a distance in each direction, so there's plenty of room to swim without interference from any boat traffic. The best parts of the beach are at the northern end, along what's called the Esplanade, and at the southern end in front of Mermaid Beach Hotel and Callaloo Restaurant. Ade's Dream House is across the street from the beach, and snack bars and restaurants are nearby. Amenities: food and drink. Best for: swimming.
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8. Tyrrel Bay
Tyrrel Bay, a waterfront village in Harvey Vale, surrounds a large protected harbor in southwest Carriacou. Tyrrel Bay is the official port of entry for yachts, the location of a full-service marina, and the terminal for the ferry to Grenada and Petite Martinique. The bay is almost always full of sailboats, powerboats, and working boats—coming, going, or bobbing at their moorings. Restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores face the waterfront.
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9. White Island
On this deserted island off Carriacou's southeastern coast, your choice of beautiful white sandy beaches and calm Caribbean waters awaits you. The island is surrounded by reefs and has beaches on all sides except for the eastern (Atlantic Ocean) side, which has a high cliff. Arrange transportation from Tyrrel Bay for about $30 round-trip, and be sure to bring everything you may need. Amenities: none. Best for: snorkeling; solitude; swimming; walking.
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10. Windward
The small town of Windward is a boatbuilding community on the northeast coast of Carriacou. At certain times of year, primarily during school vacations, you may encounter a work in progress along the roadside.
Windward, Carriacou, Grenada
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