Dollar Rent-A-Car Tel: 473 444 4786 Fax: 473 444 4788 e-mail: callistena@caribsurf.com
according to altitude. Driest season is January to May. Rainy season is June to December (even then, it rarely rains for more than an hour at a time and not every day).
Fas Car Rentals Tel/ Fax: 473-443-2293 E-mail: fionamac@caribsurf.com
Average Temperatures – J F M A M J J A S O N D Max 30 30 31 31 32 32 31 32 32 31 31 31 Min 23 30 30 20 22 23 23 22 22 22 22 21
Jerry’s Auto Tel: 473 440 1730 Fax: 473 440 5387 e-mail: jerrys@caribsurf.com
Churches
McIntyre Bros. Ltd. Tel: 473 444 3944 Fax: 473 444 2899 e-mail: macford@caribsurf.com www.caribbeanhorizons.com
There is a good representation of all the major religions in most towns. Roman Catholics account for 64% of the population, Anglican 22%, Methodist 3% and Seventh Day Adventists 3%
MCR Car Rentals Tel: 473 440 2832 Fax: 473 440 6692 e-mail: Royston@caribsurf.com
Clothing Lightweight and informal summer clothing can be worn year round. Dress is generally casual and sportswear is accepted in most places.
P& M Rentals Tel: 473-440-0387 Fax: 473-440-8619 E-mail: pmi@caribsurf.com www.pminvestments.freeservers.com
Visitors should not wear bathing suit or minishorts in the streets or shops. Gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers for dinner at hotels. Hiking shoes will prove useful.
Sanvics 4X4 Tel / fax: 473-444-5227 E-mail: sanvics@caribsurf.com www.sanvics.com
Nude/topless bathing is not permitted.
Sunshine Tours Tel: 473 444 2831 Fax: 473 444 4269 e-mail: suntours@caribsurf.com
Credit Cards Major cards are accepted by most hotels, car rental companies and shops.
Thomas & Sons Tel: 473 444 4384 Fax: 473 444 3641 E-mail: ctcarent@caribsurf.com Thrift Tel: 473 444 4984 Fax: 473 444 1512 e-mail: gvinn@caribsurf.com www.grenadagrandview.com Y & R Car Rentals Tel: 473 444 4448 Fax: 473 444 3639 e-mail: y&r@caribsurf.com
Car Rentals in Carriacou Martin Bullen Tel: 473-443-7221 John Gabriel Tel: 473-443-7454 Quality Jeep Rentals Tel: 473-443-8307
Consulates/Embassies British High Commission Tel: 473 440 3536 Fax: 473 440 4939 e-mail bhcgrenada@caribsurf.com French Consulate Tel: 473 440 6349 Fax: 473 440 6349 Consulate of Germany Tel: 473 443 2156 Fax: 473 443 2155 E-mail: caribtechno@caribsurf.com Consulate of Guyana Tel: 473 440 2031 Fax: 473 440 4129 E-mail: Huggins@caribsurf.com Consulate of Jamaica Tel: 473 440 2452 Fax: 473 440 4985 Consulate of the Netherlands Tel: 473 440 3459 Fax: 473 440 6605 e-mail: grantjo@caribsurf.com Consulate of Spain Tel: 473 440 2087 Fax: 473 440 4008 E-mail: Hubbards@caribsurf.com Consulate of Sweden Tel: 473 440 2765 Fax: 473 440 4183 E-mail: Twonderss@caribsurf.com Embassy of Cuba Tel: 473 444 1884 Fax: 473 444 1877 e-mail: embacubagranada@caribsurf.com
Currency The East Caribbean dollar is linked to the US dollar at 2.7169. Embassy of the Republic of China Tel: 473 440 3054 Fax: 473 440 4177 e-mail: recemgnd@caribsurf.com Organisation of American States Tel: 473 440 2439 Fax: 473 440 6689 e-mail: oasgrnda@caribsurf.com The European Union Tel: 473-440-3561 Fax: 473 440 4151 e-mail: eudelgnd@caribsurf.com United States Embassy Tel: 473 444 1173-7 Fax: 473 444 4820 e-mail: usemb_gd@caribsurf.com Venezuelan Embassy Tel: 473 440 1721 Fax: 473 440 6657 e-mail: embavengda@caribsurf.com
Climate The lowest temperatures occur between November and February. The climate varies
Departure Charge – airports Point Salines International Airport EC$50.00 adults 13 and over EC$25.00 Children 5-12 years Exempted Children under 5 Lauriston Airport –Carriacou EC$10.00 security charge for persons 5 years and over traveling to Grenada
Diving Grenada offers some of the best diving in the Caribbean and boasts the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean, a 600 - foot long cruise liner called the Bianca C. See page 13 for details on Diving in Grenada.
Dolphin & Whale Watching About fifteen (15) species of whales can be seen in Grenadian waters. During the period December to April there is a 97% success rate of sighting whales and dolphins. Among those seen are the sperm, humpback, long and short fin padded whales. Tours can be arranged with First Impressions: Tel: 473 440 3678. E-mail: starwindsailing@caribsurf.com www.catamaranchartering.com
Drivers License To obtain a local permit, a bona fide driving license must be presented at the local traffic department at the Central Police Station on the Carenage, the cost is EC$ 30. Most car rental firms issue local permits. Please note that driving is on the LEFT.
Eco-Tourism Grenada & Carriacou have a lot to offer the eco-visitor. Bird watching, hiking and whale watching are some of the activities that one can enjoy.
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