The Caribbean has plenty of deserted beaches on remote islands, and you are often fortunate enough to have the whole thing to yourself.  The beach at Grand Anse is not one of them.  This is a big tourist beach, lined with 4 and 5-star resorts, vendors, and lots of people.  With golden sand that stretches for over a mile and a half to form a gentle crescent against the brilliant emerald water of the sea, this definitely ranks as one of the more beautiful resort beaches in the Caribbean.

It is the home of several hotels and all-inclusive resorts including Coyaba Beach Garden Resort, The Flamboyant Hotel, and Spice Isle Inn to name a few.  The availability of such a great beach, plus the many sightseeing opportunities the island has to offer makes Grenada one of the more attractive Caribbean destinations for the all-inclusive resort holiday crowd.

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Getting There

The best advice I can offer for getting there is to either walk or take a vehicle.  If you are intent of getting your exercise, it is a 40 minute walk from True Blue or Prickly Bay.  Catching the bus part way will shave 15 - 20 minutes off the trip.  You could take a taxi that will run you $35 EC.  It is also a good 20 minute walk from St. George’s Lagoon.  The public bus route passes by both locations frequently and is dirt cheap.

Unless you are really intent on making a day of it, you are better off not taking the boat.  There is a day anchorage near Ross Point, but you have to dinghy a half mile to the dinghy dock at the Coconut Beach Restaurant, then walk a bit.  This is a lot of effort and not really worth the bother.  You are far better off going by land.  You might consider a day boat trip from St. George’s, but never from the south anchorages, unless of course you are just passing by, looking for a lunch time anchorage.

Attractions

The main attraction here is the beach,  so if you are looking to spend an afternoon on a beach and be with other people, this is for you.  The water is crystal clear and there is no strong surf, making it ideal for swimming.

If you just want to laze around, people-watch, and let the day pass slowly by while sipping on a few cold ones, I recommend Lazy Days.  This tin-roof beach bar has beach chairs available to rent for $5 US, and the beer is cold and inexpensive.  There are several large trees out front if you want some protection from the sun.  You can alternatively use this as an opportunity to improve your tan.  Either way, it’s great to just sit there for the afternoon and let the sun drift slowly across the sky, pausing every now and then for a cool dip in the ocean, or a refill on your beverage.

The Vendor’s Market is right next door, and provides plenty of opportunity to purchase local handicrafts, T-shirts, and other souvenirs.  The Market is designed to keep vendors off the beach, however that does not always happen.  You will be approached by a few, however they are the least aggressive vendors I have seen in the entire Caribbean, so they’re really not a bother.

Camerhogne Recreational Park provides convenient amenities including restroom facilities, one of the few car parks available on the beach, a playground for children, a scenic picnic area and benches, and prime beach access.  It is close to local shops, restaurants, and hotels.

Grand Anse Aquatics is right on the beach if you are interested in arranging a dive or snorkeling adventure.

Coconut Beach Restaurant also right on the beach, and is one of the more popular restaurants on the island.