Grand Anse
Grand Anse is a long crescent of white sand a short drive from St. George's, the capital of Grenada. People come to swim, eat on the beach road and take day trips inland.
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Grand Anse is a long crescent beach on the southwest coast of Grenada, an island nation in the eastern Caribbean. It sits a short drive from St. George's, and it is one of the island's best-known beaches, with hotels, restaurants, bars and water sports along the shore. Most visitors come to swim and to book water sports on the sand.
Grenada is known for spice, especially nutmeg. Visitors often pair a beach stay with a day trip inland to the rainforest at Grand Etang, or with a visit to St. George's and its harbor and old forts. The dry season, roughly December to May, is the most popular time to visit. Hurricane season runs June through November. Two or three days is enough for the beach, a visit to St. George's and one boat trip or snorkel tour. The beach road has the most restaurants and bars, while the ends of the bay are quieter.
Grand Anse in five
- Carry small East Caribbean dollar notesBeach vendors and small bars often want cash. Change larger notes at a bank in St. George's before you walk down to the sand.Money and costs
- Agree the taxi fare before you get inTaxis here usually have no meters, so settle the fare with the driver first and say whether it covers waiting time. Ask your hotel for the usual rate.Getting around
- Set up an eSIM before you landMaps and taxi bookings depend on data, so get a local eSIM or a roaming plan before you arrive. Download offline maps of Grand Anse and St. George's first.Phones and eSIM
- Check that insurance covers water sportsJet skis, snorkel trips and boat tours leave from the beach. Read the policy wording to see whether it covers them before you book.Travel insurance
- Go to the St. George's market on a Saturday morningThe Saturday market in St. George's sells spices and fruit. Go in the morning.
Things to do in Grand Anse
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Need to know
- Currency
- East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
- Entry
- Entry rules depend on your passport; check before you book
- Emergency
- 911 for police, fire and ambulance
- Tipping
- Check the bill for a service charge; tip extra only for good service
- Time
- UTC-4, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryDry, breezy
- FebruaryDry, sunny
- MarchDry, warm
- AprilDry, warm
- MayRains begin
- JuneHurricane season
- JulyHot, wet
- AugustWet, busy
- SeptemberPeak storms
- OctoberStorm season
- NovemberRains easing
- DecemberDry, busy
Right now in Grand Anse
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 30°
- Humidity
- 93%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 86%
Grand Anse
04:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today29°25°86%Monday: Thunderstorms. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Tue29°26°78%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Wed30°27°34%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 34%.
- Thu30°26°19%Thursday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 19%.
- Fri30°26°12%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 12%.
- Sat31°27°4%Saturday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sun31°27°7%Sunday: Clear. High 31°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 7%.
Updated 04:33 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 2.7 XCD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Grand Etang National Parkabout 45 min to 1 hour by carRainforest trails and a crater lake in the hills inland from St. George's.
- Gouyaveabout 45 min to 1 hour by carA fishing town on the west coast with a nutmeg processing station.
- CarriacouFerry from St. George's; check schedulesA smaller island with quiet beaches and boat-building villages.
Before you go to Grand Anse
Rules for Grand Anse, checked
- Some nationalities enter Grenada without a visa; check the immigration rules for your passport before you book.
- Declare cash and goods on the arrival form, and check the current limits with Grenada Customs before you travel.
- Possession of illegal drugs carries serious penalties in Grenada, even in small amounts.
Plan around Grand Anse
Island-wide routes, entry rules and money for a Grenada trip
Read the guideGetting around GrenadaTaxis, buses and car hire for trips beyond the beach
Read the guideWhere to stayBeach hotels and guesthouses on and around the bay
Read the guideMoney and costsEast Caribbean dollars, cards and what things cost
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules for Grenada and what to check before you fly
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData for maps, taxi bookings and messages on the island
Read the guideGrand Anse FAQ
Is Grand Anse Beach worth visiting?
Yes, for a long curved beach with restaurants and beach bars within walking distance. It is busier than the quieter ends of the bay, so choose a guesthouse at one end of the bay if you want less noise.
How do you get from St. George's to Grand Anse?
By taxi or a local minibus. Agree the taxi fare before you get in, because the cars usually have no meters.
Is Grand Anse safe?
Keep valuables out of sight on the beach, and use a taxi rather than walking back after dark.
How many days do you need in Grand Anse?
Two or three days covers the beach, a visit to St. George's and one boat trip or snorkel tour. A longer stay allows a day trip to the rainforest or to Carriacou.
When is the best time to visit Grand Anse?
December to May is the dry season and the best time for beach days. June to November is hurricane season, so book flexible rooms and travel insurance if you go then.
Do you need a car at Grand Anse?
Not for the beach itself. A car helps for day trips around the island, but taxis are simpler for short trips from the beach.