Grenada: main airports
Grenada has a single international airport: Maurice Bishop Airport, near the capital Saint George's, the main gateway to the Caribbean island known as the 'Spice Isle' for its nutmeg production.
Grenada: recommended activities
Grenada: visa and entry requirements
Most Western nationalities, including Italian, do not need a visa for short tourist stays (generally up to 90 days). The passport must have adequate remaining validity, along with a return or onward ticket.
Grenada: safety
Grenada is generally considered safe for tourists, with a violent crime rate low compared to other Caribbean islands; the usual precautions against petty theft in tourist areas remain valid. The hurricane season runs from June to November, peaking between August and October.
Grenada: health situation
No specific vaccinations are required for those arriving from Europe. Dengue risk is present: mosquito protection is advisable. Healthcare facilities are adequate for common emergencies; travel insurance with medical coverage remains advisable.
Grenada: currency, payments and connectivity
The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), shared with several neighbouring islands; the US dollar is widely accepted. Credit cards are common at hotels and resorts. For connectivity, the operators Flow and Digicel sell prepaid SIM cards. Grenada is known worldwide as the 'Spice Isle' for its nutmeg production, among the largest in the world.
