Grand Anse Beach — Attraction in Grenada

We have been to T&C (best beach Taylor Bay),St Lucia (best beach Anse Chastanet) and Antigua (Pidgeon Beach if you had to push me!) and we think that Grand Anse is definitely at top of list for a number of reasons. We like a beach that is easy to access with a hire car, fairly quiet, good swimming, clean, and is nice to walk along. This beach ticks all those boxes. It is also so long that even on busy days (eg, cruise ship days), you can still find a quiet spot. We are really impressed how clean it is kept (the most rubbish we saw was after a cruise ship of English tourists - come on guys, letting the side down!). There are also some really good restaurants along the beach - Unbrellas and 61West are both fab. Love the fact you can just grab a Carib for same price as supermarket to drink on beach. No jet skis which was great - they ruined Taylor Bay for us. And everyone is so friendly- love the Grenadian people, they definitely make you feel at home. Had no worries walking the length of this beach at night. Cruise ship days we did tend to head elsewhere, just for the number of sunbeds that appear for passengers.

The sand is super soft and a mix between white and black depending on which part of beach you are on. We did have a few vendors approach us but they were always respectful and once they had spoken to us did not approach again, just gave us a...

Water taxis are frequent and convenient, taking roughly 15-20 minutes if you are coming from the port to the beach. It costs $15USD for a return trip to/from Grand Anse. Boats start early (I got one just after 8.30am) and run until approximately 6pm. Getting on/off the boat needs some care for anyone with mobility or balance issues.

The beach itself is beautiful. The water is perfect to swim in, although for young ones or people who aren’t steady on their feet - be careful of the sudden shelf drop as you enter the shore. There is a very subtle under current too.

You can hire a Sunbed for $40USD per couple, or do as I did and lay your towel on the sand for free! A bottle of Carib lager is around the $5USD mark and rum punch is $8USD pp.

I didn’t use the main area facilities, so can’t comment, but I did observe that the restrooms are $1USD (there are toilets and showers available).

There are vendors if you want art, drinks, etc., and they aren’t intense and don’t pressure if you don’t want/need anything.

Closest to the boat drop off point is quite noisy and crowded, but if you walk up the beach further it is calmer and more peaceful.

All in all, a beautiful place to spend time whilst in Grenada. Of course it gets busy on cruise days, but there is plenty of space for all to...

Grand Anse Beach Review: 4/5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Grand Anse Beach in Grenada is undeniably beautiful! The clean water and soft sand make it a perfect spot for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying the natural beauty of the island. The water is crystal-clear, and there are plenty of chairs and umbrellas available for rent ($30 with WiFi included).

However, I recommend skipping the water taxi. While it’s a popular choice at $15 per person round trip, it was overcrowded and felt unsafe. For just $10 more, a regular taxi is faster, more comfortable, and worth every penny.

The reason I gave the beach 4 stars instead of 5 is due to some of the beach servers being a bit too persistent. Being asked repeatedly (over 20 times!) if I wanted a massage or to buy spices got a little tiring and detracted from the relaxing vibe.

All in all, Grand Anse Beach is stunning and worth a visit, especially if you’re cruising into Grenada. Just come prepared for a little hustle and bustle along the shore!

Stay tuned for my detailed review of the water taxi experience!

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