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Grenada Spice Island

First discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1498 during his third visit to the New World, Granada has become known as the “Island of Spices” of the Caribbean. One of the world’s leading producers of nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and cocoa, the fragrant aroma of spices seems to envelop the island’s emerald slopes, beaches, and rainforests.

The first permanent settlement in Granada was established in 1650 by the French. During the 18th century the island was held alternately between the French and the English. After the Treaty of Versailles, the island was ceded to the British.

In 1974, the three island nations made up of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique achieved independence, thus becoming one of the smallest independent nations in the Western Hemisphere.

Its progress came to a halt in the late 1970s when a left-wing government took control and ended free speech and many other freedoms. After the intervention of the United States and several Caribbean counties in 1983, order was restored and near the end of the year a new prime minister was elected in his first free election since the riots.

Grenadians are extremely grateful to the United States for coming to their aid in 1983 and defeating leftist renegades and thus restoring order. Their appreciation is not only expressed by the people, but a lot of graffiti can also be seen thanking the United States and its military.

Grenada is now the ideal vacation spot, St. George’s exemplifies a perfect setting in an idyllic Caribbean paradise. Most motels are family-owned and no building can be taller than a coconut palm.

As the largest spice-producing island in the Western Hemisphere, you shouldn’t visit without touring the island and its many attractions. At the top of the list would be a spice plantation, where cocoa, nutmeg, cinnamon, and other spices are grown and harvested. See how cocoa beans were dried and processed, look at cinnamon, nutmeg, bananas, and a wide variety of jungle vegetation.

It is quite entertaining to drive through the narrow mountain roads, trying to navigate the potholes while observing all the vegetation of the rainforest and the beautiful landscapes. Another beautiful observation point is Grand Etang Lake, where you can enjoy a local drink, a sandwich, and mountain views.

Because Grenadians observe many natural healing practices using their herbs and spices, as well as a diet of many of the natural foods found on the island, they have one of the longest lives in the Western Hemisphere, only a few years ago the longest. ancient. person in the world lived in Granada reaching the old age of 127 years.

Located 90 miles north of Trinidad, the island is only 21 miles long and 12 miles wide, and with a population of 107,000, 27,000 of whom live in St. George’s, its capital, this island is one that should be on the list of anyone who travels to this part of the world.