Royal Mt. Carmel Falls

Royal Mt. Carmel, also called Marquis Falls, drops in two stages through a wooded valley in Grenada's southeast and is often described as the island's tallest fall, though the figures vary and Tufton Hall in the north has the stronger claim. The walk in is short compared to Seven Sisters, down a path from the road with steps in places. The pool at the base can be swum and the upper stage is reached by scrambling.

What you actually see

• The two stages - the fall dropping in a pair of steps.
• The height - among the tallest on the island.
• The short approach - a walk down from the road rather than a long trek.
• The base pool - the basin at the bottom, swimmable.

When to go

January to May is drier and the path safer. Flow is strongest in the wet season. Rain makes the descent slippery.

Honest expectations

Height figures quoted for the fall vary widely and should be treated loosely. The path is steep and slippery after rain. Facilities amount to a fee collector and nothing else.

Nearby

Grenville is northeast, and St David's is southwest.