Grenada

Cost of living

What a month costs

Imported food, cars and utilities run high on a small island. Local produce, rum and street food stay cheap. Rentals around Grand Anse cost well above local-neighbourhood prices.

The scores

How it rates for a moving family

See and do

Top 10 in St. George's

1. Fort GeorgeThe 18th-century French-built fort on the headland, with sweeping views over the harbour.
2. The CarenageThe horseshoe inner harbour lined with pastel warehouses, boats and waterfront cafes.
3. Fort FrederickHilltop fortress above town, the calmest spot for a panorama across the south coast.
4. Grenada National MuseumSmall but characterful, set in an old French barracks off Young Street.
5. Market SquareThe bustling spice and produce market, heaped with nutmeg, cinnamon and cocoa.
6. Cathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionThe rebuilt hilltop Roman Catholic cathedral that anchors the old-town skyline.
7. Underwater Sculpture ParkThe world's first, in Molinere Bay just north of town, seen by snorkel or dive.
8. Christ of the Deep statueBronze figure on the Carenage honouring the survivors of the Bianca C shipwreck.
9. Fort MatthewGrenada's largest fort, ruined and atmospheric, sharing Richmond Hill with Fort Frederick.
10. House of ChocolateA tiny cocoa museum and cafe on Young Street telling the island's tree-to-bar story.

Where to go

Weekend escapes

1. Grand Anse BeachA two-mile arc of pale sand just south of town, the island's postcard beach.
2. Grand Etang National ParkCloud forest, hiking trails and a crater lake high in the interior, about 40 minutes up.
3. CarriacouGrenada's laid-back sister island, reached by ferry, with reefs and quiet white beaches.
4. GouyaveWest-coast fishing town famous for its Friday-night Fish Friday street feast.
5. Seven Sisters FallsA chain of rainforest waterfalls and pools near Grand Etang, good for a swim.

Coffee

Best cafes

1. House of ChocolateYoung Street cafe for cocoa tea, chocolate cake and local coffee beside the little museum.

Restaurants

Where to eat

1. BB's Crabback Caribbean RestaurantChef Brian Benjamin's harbour-front spot on the Carenage for creole and its namesake crabback.
2. The NutmegLong-running upstairs institution overlooking the Carenage, famed for rum punch and rotis.
3. Coconut Beach RestaurantFrench-creole cooking right on the sand at the north end of Grand Anse.
4. Umbrellas Beach BarCasual two-storey beach bar on Grand Anse for burgers, fish and sunset drinks.
5. The Aquarium RestaurantTucked beside Magazine Beach near the airport, known for its Sunday beach barbecue.
6. Dodgy DockLively over-the-water restaurant and bar at True Blue Bay Resort.
7. The Beach House RestaurantUpscale beachfront dining on Portici Beach near Point Salines.

Morning

Best breakfast

1. Deyna's Tasty FoodsMelville Street favourite for authentic Grenadian breakfasts of saltfish, bakes and cocoa tea.
2. House of ChocolateCocoa tea, pastries and a light brunch in the heart of the old town.
3. Dodgy DockMorning coffee and cooked breakfast over the water at True Blue Bay.
4. Umbrellas Beach BarEasy beachside breakfast a few steps from the Grand Anse sand.