Hillsborough

Hillsborough is the primary town and administrative hub of Carriacou, the largest island in the Grenadine chain belonging to Grenada. Tucked away along the curve of a beautiful bay, the town serves as the main port of entry for ferries arriving from the mainland. Hillsborough exudes a quintessential Caribbean charm, with its colorful waterfront buildings and laid-back pace of life. A key cultural landmark is the Carriacou Museum, housed in a restored cotton ginnery, which displays an impressive collection of Amerindian artifacts and colonial memorabilia. The town is conveniently served by the nearby Lauriston Airport, linking the island to regional flight networks. Each year, Hillsborough becomes the focal point of the Carriacou Regatta, one of the Caribbean's oldest sailing festivals, where traditional locally-built wooden sloops compete in a spirited display of maritime heritage. For visitors, the town provides a great blend of essential services, local hospitality, and a gateway to the pristine natural beauty of Carriacou's beaches and surrounding cays.

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Grenville

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Marquis

Marquis is a historic village in Saint Andrew Parish on the east coast.

Crochu

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Saint David's

Saint David's is the main settlement of the parish of the same name in the southeast of the island.

Sauteurs

Sauteurs is located on the northern coast of Grenada and is the main town of Saint Patrick Parish.

Harvey Vale

Harvey Vale is a coastal settlement in the southwest of Carriacou island.

Tivoli

Tivoli is a farming village in Saint Andrew Parish, known for its fertile soil.

History & landmarks

Old Pearls Airport

Grenada's first airport now houses the rusted remains of Soviet and Cuban aircraft from the 1983 invasion.

Leaper's Hill

This cliff in Sauteurs is the site where the last indigenous Caribs leaped to their deaths in 1650.

Nature

Carriacou Island

The second largest island in the state of Grenada.

High North

High North is the highest peak on the island of Carriacou.

Sandy Island

A tiny, uninhabited island off the coast of Carriacou.

Petite Martinique

The smallest of Grenada's inhabited islands.

Levera Pond

A brackish water pond and mangrove swamp within Levera National Park.

Levera National Park

The park on the north coast protects mangrove swamps and important nesting sites for leatherback turtles.

Levera Hill

Levera Hill is an ancient volcanic cone located in the northern tip of Grenada.

Lake Antoine

A shallow crater lake in the north of the island.

More places

Hillsborough Port

Hillsborough Port is the economic lifeline of Carriacou island, connecting it to the mainland of Grenada.

Carriacou Historical Museum

The museum in Hillsborough is housed in a beautifully restored colonial cotton ginnery building.

Lake Antoine National Park

A shallow crater lake that provides a vital habitat for birds such as the whistling duck and various heron species.

River Antoine Rum Distillery

This historic distillery has produced rum since 1785, using traditional water-powered machinery for sugarcane juice extraction.

Morne Fendue

Morne Fendue is a highland area in northern Grenada characterized by volcanic soil.

Grenville Port

Grenville is the second-largest port on the island and serves as the primary economic hub for eastern Grenada.

Mt. Rich Petroglyphs

These ancient Amerindian rock carvings in the Mt.

Royal Mount Carmel Waterfalls

The highest waterfalls in Grenada drop over two cascades through an area of rich tropical flora and agriculture.