St. George's Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Grenada
About St. George's
The volcano that created Grenada had a side crater that eventually sank and flooded, to create a natural harbour. This was on the west coast sheltered from the Atlantic and fierce trade winds, so it was the obvious place for a port and settlement. The first European settlers were French, who called the place Fort Royal, and realised that in hurricane season it could shelter their vessels from other islands less well-endowed. The British captured it in 1762, but didn't make too good a job of fortifying it against counter-attack. Back came the French who built a series of forts, only to see the island re-awarded to Britain in 1783. And so the principal bastion was re-named Fort George, commanding the Carenage, the natural harbour. St George's remained at the centre of island life through th
Top Attractions in St. George's
Explore the best things to see and do in St. George's:
- ★Annandale Waterfall
- ★Concord Falls
- ★Grand Etang
- ★Grenada National Museum
- ★Seven Sisters
Where to Eat in St. George's
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴360 Degrees
- 🍴Patrick's Restaurant
- 🍴Sails
St. George's Travel Guide Sections
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