Grenville
Grenada's second town, on the Atlantic coast, with a working Saturday market.
Updated 3 September 2026
Grenville is Grenada's second town, sitting on the Atlantic coast where a reef shelters a shallow bay, and it is the market centre for the eastern parishes with a Saturday market that fills the streets around the square. A nutmeg processing station operates here, one of the few left working after Hurricane Ivan destroyed most of the island's trees in 2004. Fishing boats work off the bay.
What to look for
- The Saturday market - the trading day that fills the streets around the square.
- The nutmeg station - one of the few processing plants still working.
- The sheltered bay - the reef-protected water the fishing boats use.
- The Atlantic setting - a working east coast town rather than a resort.
When to go
Saturday morning is when the market runs and the town is at its fullest. Year round otherwise. Atlantic weather is rougher than the west coast.
Practical notes
There is little for a visitor outside market day. The town is workaday and has almost no tourist facilities. Parking around the market is difficult.
Nearby
Seven Sisters is west, and Marquis is south.
What to pack for Grenville
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- Travel rod + reel - A packable multi-piece rod fits in a case and covers most holiday fishing. Find on Amazon
- Comfortable walking shoes - Sightseeing means kilometres of pavement and cobbles daily. Find on Amazon
- A small tackle selection - Hooks, weights, line and a few lures or flies suited to local waters. Find on Amazon
- A slim anti-theft daypack - Zips that close properly; keep it in front in crowds and on transit. Find on Amazon
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