Map of Grenada
Time
zone:
GMT/UTH -6/5 Germany 14:00 in the afternoon = Grenada
8:00 in the morning
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With
its warm climate, there really isn´t a bad time
to visit Grenada - temperatures average 29°C ( 84°F).
The dry season is between December and May but this is
also the main tourist season with higher rates for flights
and accomodation. If you have to manage a smaller budget
you should come during the rainy season from June to December.
You will find the island in very green with more fruits
with a warm rain mostly in the night or short showers.
The climate changes also in the Caribbean and you could
have a longer periode of dry weather in the rainy season.
Don´t be frightened to choose your stay in the hurricane
season fom June till November. You are safe in our hands
- we have to watch the weather
forecast every day. So we know about tropical developements
and and would inform our guests in time according to our
hurricane preparedness plan.
The
most romantic time you could experience in Cabier is the
time around full moon. Then you will see millions of diamonds
glittering in the sea when the moon is rising out of the
ocean.
If
you like party when choose the first two weeks in August
- because Grenadas biggest event is the Carnival. Eventcalendar.
Grenada
is located at around lattitude 12°N and 61°45W
which puts Grenada in the path of the Easterly Tradewinds
this is what makes the Windward Islands perfect for sailing.
Check out our sailing combination
offer. The wind is also a perfect natural cooling
for our guestrooms.
Not
to forget at home: Hiking sandals, flashlight,
"No Bite" Mosquito spray if you can get it,
Sun screen, hat or cap.
Electicity:
230
V 50 HZ English Plugs 
adapters for Europeans available. 110 Volt transformer
available.
Money:
1 US$ =
2.67 East Caribbean Dollar EC$. Blue
machines available in Grenville and St.George's.
Info from the Lonely Planet about average prices on the
island:
meals:
low US$ 10, mid US$ 10-25, high US$ 25-35
rooms: low
US$ 30-100, mid US$ 100-200, high US$ 200-500, deluxe
US$ 500+35
Country
dialing code:
from America 1-473 from other countries 001-473
How
to get around in Grenada:
BY
BUS: By far the cheapest way to get around is by bus.
These privately owned but government-regulated minivans
cram in as many people as possible, drive very fast and
play loud reggae, ragga and soca. Don't be intimidated,
however, as they're also great fun and safe.
Buses run 6am-8pm daily, with a less frequent service
on Sundays and holidays, and routes run from the main
terminal at the market in St George's to cover the entire
island. Simply ask the driver which bus to get on. Bus
stops punctuate all routes, you can also flag one down
at any point along the way, and with their constant honking,
you'll always know when they are around. To get off simply
rap the side of the van and pay as you leave. From St
George's, expect to pay EC$1.50 to Grand Anse, EC$3 to
Grand Etang, EC$5 to Grenville, EC$5.50 to Sauteurs and
EC$3.50 to Gouyave.
Although the airport is not on a main bus route, it is
possible to take a bus there; stop any bus going to Grand
Anse Beach and ask if it will take you to the airport,
which is just a few miles further on. Expect to pay the
off-route fare of EC$10 for this service. It's sometimes
possible to pick up one of these off-route buses at the
airport on its way back to the main route to St George's
or Grand Anse.
Transportation:
flights, rentals, transfers, ferries
Cabier
tours:
We
offers tours to the highlights of Grenada starting from
the Lodge.
Mike will be happy to plan and make your individual tours.
Captain's
dinner table: enjoy
"the love affair with food" on our restaurant
patio on the rock over the ocean.Here
you have the chance to meet interesting people from UK,
Canada, US, Germany, Swizerland, Austria, Italy, Netherlands,
France, Hungaria, West Indies, .... Self
contained rooms:
at the moment we can offer three with a kitchenette
Shopping:
Most
of our big Supermarkets are open until 7 pm, the Real
Value Supermarket in the Spiceland Mall (Grand Anse) until
9 pm weekdays and also open on Sunday from 10 am to 4
pm.
Health:
No extra vaccinations necessary, no
poisoness insects or snakes to be found on the island
and tap water is save to drink.
Language:
English (official); Frensh Patois
Area:
891 sq km.= 344 sq miles
Population:
100 000
Religions:
53 % Roman Catholic, 13,8 % Anglican, 33,2 Protestant
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