Best Waterfalls and Beaches in Grenada
Seven Sisters Waterfall
Seven Sisters Waterfall is located in St. Andrew’s near Grand Etang National Park. There is a small parking lot near the entrance where we had to pay a small admissions fee of 2 USD to enter the park. They offer a guide who can take you to the waterfall with an extra cost, but honestly as long as you follow the path you don’t necessarily need a guide. It’s an intense 20-30 minute hike through the jungle, which was pretty adventurous. The hike isn’t difficult, you just have to pay attention as there are lots of steep drops and muddy boulders.
Arriving to the falls is truly magical with two layers cascading down. It’s called Seven Sisters Waterfall because there are seven falls. However, only the first two waterfalls are accessible and the other four can only be seen with an experienced guide. Do not try to go above the second falls as it can be very dangerous. We started at the bottom falls and swam in the clear cold water. The pool is deep so I wouldn’t go too far out unless you know how to swim. After the hot muggy hike, the water was immensly refreshing.
We climbed up to the second layer which had a giant tree in the falls because of the hurricane. We could swim close to the falls and the water was ice cold making it feel so refreshing. Seven Sisters is definitely one of our favorite waterfalls in Grenada as it has the perfect mix of beauty, uniqueness, and adventure. It’s definitely the hardest to access, but if you’re relatively fit and up for a 20 minute trek, you won’t regret it.
Annandale Waterfall
Annandale is the most popular waterfall for tourists in Grenada. Only a 20 minute drive from St. George, it’s very accessible. Here we paid about 5 USD to enter the park. As you are walking to the falls there are souvenir shops, bars, and a restaurant, making this much more built out than Seven Sisters. It’s only a 5 minute walk from the entrance on a gentle paved slope, making this the easiest falls to access by far. Being near to the city and so easy to get to, you can see why it’s one of the most popular tourist spots on the island.
In my personal opinion, it was a bit underwhelming as the environment felt less natural compared to rest of the waterfalls we visited. It is possible to swim here, but it’s very small area. People mostly come to take a picture and enjoy the amenities around. During rainier seasons, the pool is much deeper and you can pay locals to dive from the top, but when we visited it was pretty dry. If you don’t want to swim and can only see one waterfall in a short amount of time, it’s definitely Annandale Falls.
Mt. Carmel Falls
Mt. Carmel Waterfall is on private property about 45 minutes from the city. To access the path we paid 2 USD to a man near the path. Once we got on the trail it was a pretty easy walk for 15-20 minutes. The trail is pretty clear with a stone path, but we had to walk through a stream and some muddy areas as well. Overall, the hike is a lot shorter and easier than Seven Sisters. The first thing we noticed is that because it’s on private property, there was trash and debris collecting around the water, making it a little unkept, but overall the grounds were beautiful.
The falls themselves are quite interesting. When we visited it was a little underwhelming due to low rainfall, but during the rainy season they are full and rushing. It was nice to dip our feet in and a great place to chill out for a while. You can swim at the bottom of the falls, although it’s definitely muddier than the others. These falls are well out of the way, so we don’t recommend coming here unless you’re headed to the north side to see places like River Antoine Rum Distillery and the Belmont Estate. If you had to skip out on a waterfall, I would choose Mt. Carmel Waterfall.
Concord Falls
Concord Falls is located in St. John. Of all the waterfalls we visited, this was the most obscure, as we had to drive north out of St. Georges into the bush. We entered through the gift shop and paid 1 USD each. As we descended from the stairs, we had a clear view of the waterfall. This is just one large cascading waterfall. It really struck me how each of the falls we visited were totally different. There is also a lower portion which was sadly not available at the time we visited due to road work.
The edge the water is shallow with lots of little fish and tiny crabs, perfect for wading. But don’t let it fool you, the pool sharply drops off into a 20-30ft deep abyss! Only go out into the pool if you’re a strong swimmer. Even though we had to go through a gift shop it didn’t feel as curated like Annandale Falls, making it my second favorite falls we visited. I really loved the simplistic vibes about this striking waterfall and the lush greenery. It reminded me of Tibumana Waterfall in Bali, Indonesia as it had a similar environment.
Grand Anse Beach
Grand Anse Beach is the most famous beach in Grenada, no trip would be complete without it. Located in St. George, this legendary beach is 2 miles long with lots of space. We loved this beach so much that we visited several times. There are famous restaurants like Umbrellas, plenty of bars, and it’s the meeting place for snorkeling tours to the Underwater Sculpture Park. With crystal clear blue water and soft white sand, it’s one of our favorite bathing beaches in the world next to Okinawa in Japan and Store Bay in Tobago.
There are also popular places like Grand Anse Spice Market and Spiceland Mall right at the entrance of the beach. And of course, the view overlooking the city on the hillside just can’t be beat. The only issue is just how crowded it gets. To beat the crowd, we recommend going around sunset, as all the sunbathers go back to their resorts.
Levera Beach
Levera Beach is located on the northern tip of the island. It is a short drive from Sulphur Springs, making it a great place to end a day trip. During turtle egg laying season, many turtles come to lay their eggs on the beach. You can also walk along the sand to another beach, aptly named Turtle Beach. There are many tours to see the turtles at night throughout this season. The water here is quite choppy at times, but provides a beautiful view of several small islands off the coast.
Usually this beach is a great place to swim at as it is less crowded by tourists since it’s on the other side of the island. Sadly, we could experience swimming here as there was a sargassum outbreak covering the beach in seaweed. Be careful when walking and parking near the trees since the manchineel trees are poisonous, indicated by a red X painted on the trunk. Unless you’re already on a day trip or want to see turtles, this beach is very out of the way. But it’s one of the best ways to see Grenada in it’s untouched pristine beauty.
Magazine Beach
Magazine Beach is a few minutes away from Maurice Bishop Airport, and just around the corner from Grand Anse Beach. It’s a quiet beach in the morning and we had it all to ourselves to swim. The water wasn’t quite as clear as Grand Anse, but that’s due to the rocks where you can snorkel and see lots of fish and sea life. There are lots of trees on the beach leaving some shaded spots to lounge out at. Once it hits afternoon, this beach becomes busier with people liming, cooking, and just having a great time. It’s definitely a bit of a hidden gem compared to Grand Anse.
Final Thoughts
Whether you prefer relaxing on the beach or exploring hidden waterfalls, Grenada has something for everyone. Each location offers its own unique beauty and adventure, making the island a perfect destination for nature lovers. We hope this guide helps you discover the best beaches and waterfalls during your trip to Grenada.
