Going to a foreign country to rest, many in advance to book accommodation and find out about the sights that you need to see. But do not forget about transportation: be sure to find out how best to get to the island and what the transport capabilities of Grenada.
How to get to the island of Grenada?
The airplanes of the following airlines fly to Grenada : Alitalia, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, American Airlines, Air Canada, American Eagle, etc. There are no direct flights there from Russia and CIS countries. Therefore, to travel to Grenada will have to make a transfer. For example, British Airways offers a fairly convenient flight: docking in London on Saturdays and Wednesdays, the total duration of the flight is 14 hours. Also possible with the option of docking in Frankfurt.
On the island of Grenada there are three airports, one of which, named Maurice Bishop Memorial Hwy, is international. This is where foreign tourists come. This airport is in the southwestern part of the island, 10 km from St. Georges .
Features of travel around the island
Without a doubt, the most convenient transport for traveling around the island of Grenada is a car. You can rent a car in the capital of the state. The largest rental company in Grenada is called Vista Rentals. It provides its customers with a wide selection of cars, including executive class. If you want, you can rent a spacious minivan or a jeep. The rental price starts from $ 70 for a conventional car and from 150 for luxury models.
Movement on the roads of Grenada is left-sided. The island has 687 km of asphalt roads and 440 km of asphalted roads. This presents certain inconveniences and even danger, especially at the sharp corners in the mountainous terrain. This point should be borne in mind if you are planning to rent a car. Otherwise, you can use public transport - buses in Grenada are also very popular with tourists and local people.
In addition to the island of Grenada, this state also includes other small islets. They can be reached by a flight from Lauriston Carriacou and Petite Martinique, a local airport. Between the Palm Islands, Saint Vincent, Carriacou , Nevis, Canouan, Petit-Martinique and Saint Lucia, SVGAir planes fly. And fly to one of the countries of the Caribbean will help you the airline LIAT.
Railway transport in Grenada is used only for the transport of goods, there are no passenger flights here. But residents and guests of the island can make boat trips on yachts . There are many companies on the island specializing in shipping, for example, Spice-Island or Moorings Horizon Yacht Charter. With the islands of Saint Vincent, Carriacou and Mali Martinique, the island of Grenada has a ferry service. But the merchant fleet does not have Grenada.
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