Places of Interest       See how we're Rated!

 

  • Windward Boat Yard -The boat building tradition inherited from the early 19th century Scots settling in Windward is the pride and joy of the community. You can often times find a vessel in some process of being built and chat with masters of their craft.  Carriacou & Petite Martinique Places of Interest – Above and Below the Surface

 

  • Dover Ruins -This sight of the first church in Carriacou reveals insights of early stonework, tested by time and piquing the archeologist's interest. 

 

  • Dumfries Historical Site- Ancient plantation ruins house some old equipment and machinery used in processing cotton and limes, including a landmark towering chimney of stone. 

 

  • Amerindian Well- This ancient well is located quite close to the sea, neara guest house, aptly name Constant Springs. Its mineral waters are thought to have healthful properties.

 

  • Carriacou Museum- Housed in a restored cotton gin mill, the museum has exhibits tracing the early British and French occupation of the islands. There is also an African and art section.

 

  • Botanical Gardens- Abutting a quiet back street, this little oasis in Hillsborough house some beautiful specimens of tropical plants. It's a nice place for a leisurely stroll and chat with the gardeners.

 

  • Old sugar Mills-

 

  • Belair National Park- In this park you'll find a variety of attractions. Historic ruins of both French and English origins feature plantation buildings and well-preserved windmills. Nature lovers will not be disappointed with the network of hiking trails, scenery, and wildlife. There is also a teak and mahogany forest and agriculture nursery. This beautiful park is a lovely setting for the Maroon Cultural Festival and Parang Festival with its tree canopy and gentle breezes. 

 

  • Ningo well- This is one of the earliest wells built on Carriacou and has interesting stonework. Plantation ruins are nearby and a cemetery is right on the beach at Jews Bay.

 

  • Canute Calliste Art Gallary- The Island’s most famous artist, a prolific painter he has been known to complete sixteen paintings in one day. His paintings are available at the Carriacou Museum.

 

  • White Island Marine Park- A must for those who want to play "Robinson Crusoe", this snorkelers' paradise has easy access to coral gardens. Take a water taxi out, bring a picnic and your snorkel gear and spend the day. 

 

  • La Pointe/ South- Western Tip of Carriacou A great area for exploring that's easily reached by foot or in a jeep along a dirt road. Scenic views are the backdrop for old ruins of a French Estate House. There are a few little beaches on either side of the point. 

 

  • High North Peak- This is the highest elevation on Carriacou at 956 feet. There are several marked trails leading up to the peak and guided tours are available in this protected National Park. You might see iguanas land, tortoises, or soldier crabs along the way as well as many feathered species. 

 

  • Hillsborough- The main town and the main street run parallel with the coast. It has shops restaurants, banks, post office and Grenada Board of Tourism’s office. Hillsborough is the only port of entry that offers Clearance by Customs Officers.

   The most scenic beach on the island with coral reefs just

   offshore, the beach is secluded and un-spoilt and lies at

   the foot of the High North Range.

 

Beaches to visit

 Ø      Paradise- Paradise is one of Carriacou's premier beaches where you'll find good swimming behind a protective reef, with calm waters and white sand. Take a stroll down the beach and stop in for a cold drink at an informal beach bar. 

 

 

 Ø      Sandy Island -Just off Carriacou, is famous for its beauty, palm fringed white sandy beaches, clear blue waters and stunning reefs. A popular diving site, its scenery has often featured as a backdrop for television advertisements.

 

 Ø      Anse La Roche - This is one of the most scenic and secret beaches in the Grenadines.  A striking rock formation thrusts itself up just a hundred feet or so off shore and supports interesting marine life below. The sandy beach is superb and if you're lucky you'll have it to yourself at off times. Snorkeling is very good off the point. Accessibility to this beach is via a rigorous mile long trail, somewhat steep but well marked, or by speedboat. 

 

 Ø      Cassada Bay  -

 

 Ø      Watering Bay-

 

 Ø    Petite Carenage -There is a marked trail leading from the road in Windward, through the mangroves and down to this isolated beach. This sand beach is made up of tiny shells and turtles use it to lay their eggs. The surf is often more rigorous here than other beaches.  A recommended guide conducts mangrove and night watch nesting turtle tours.

 

Ø      Tyrell Bay- Is a Beautiful beach not to far from the popular anchorage for yachts, and is famous for its boat building and craftwork, and the oyster beds among the mangrove swamps. The oyster beds can be visited by boat from there.

 

 Ø      Hillsborough- This is the closest beach to Hotel Laurena approximately 3 minutes walk. Its white Sandy shores can be seen from almost any part of Hillsborough, which is Carriacou’s main town. Come and experience the our slice of Heaven.

 

 Ø      White Island- It’s a divers dream because of its virgin reef and shoals of exotic, tropical fish. The white sandy beaches make an ideal picnic spot and the surrounding waters are great for scuba diving and other water sports.

Popular activities to do on the Island ----

 

  Island Tour-

  • Small Island Excursion, Sailing and Snorkeling

  • Scuba Diving and Experience Diving Packages

  • Kayaking-

  • Car Rentals

 

Diving Sites

 ·        Barracuda Point –

Experienced Divers only -Reef top is 27ft\ 9m and slope\wall 75ft\23 m. See barracudas cruising and drift along coral gardens.

 ·        Deep Blue-

Experienced Divers only -The reef slopes from 27ft\9m to 130ft\40 m

Expect to see Green Morays, Turtles, Eagle Rays, Sting Rays, Nurse Sharks and spectacular rock formation

·        Divers Surprise

Suitable for beginners- The reef slopes from 20ft\7m to 75ft\23m

A dive for watching the details of reef life, snails, nudibranches, shrimps.

·        Magic Garden

A gentle slope of 23ft\8m to 66ft\20m

Explore a fascinating garden of rock and see bubbles from volcanic activity.

 ·        Western Adventure

The reef slopes to a depth 75ft\23m

Experience the spectacular sites of shrimps, sting rays eagle rays and French Angel fish.  

·        World of Dreams

The reef slopes from 23ft\8m to 72ft\22m

Stingrays, Angel Fish, Giant soft corals and porcupine fish are found on this reef.

 ·        Wreck of the Westside

The 100ft\28m long wreck is in a depth of 90ft\28m

Experience divers only- See an abundance of marine life like barracudas and lobster colonies. The Westsider was officially sunk on  4th of September 2004. 

 

 ·        Sharky’s Hideaway  

         

The reef slopes from 23ft\8m to 75ft\23m

Experience this underwater landscape with rock garden with canons.  Expect to see Nurse sharks, Giant morays, Porcupine Fish and Angel Fish.