Grenada🇬🇩 | festivalsGrenada Sailing WeekClass racing, wooden work boats, Port Louis docks, crew spots | things to do and best time to go

The south coast around Prickly Bay, Mt. Hartman and True Blue is the smartest base for backpackers, because most of the racing and the sailors’ parties sit within a short bus or taxi ride. Lance aux Epines and Prickly Bay have the densest cluster of guesthouses, small budget rooms and shared apartments, plus a marina scene where crew members hang out and often need extra hands. You can chat with sailors at the bars and sometimes land a spot aboard for a race.St. George’s is the second choice. It is the most walkable area, with the Carenage waterfront, the market and frequent minibus links to everywhere … read more 👉

The south coast around Prickly Bay, Mt. Hartman and True Blue is the smartest base for backpackers, because most of the racing and the sailors’ parties sit within a short bus or taxi ride. Lance aux Epines and Prickly Bay have the densest cluster of guesthouses, small budget rooms and shared apartments, plus a marina scene where crew members hang out and often need extra hands. You can chat with sailors at the bars and sometimes land a spot aboard for a race.St. George’s is the second choice. It is the most walkable area, with the Carenage waterfront, the market and frequent minibus links to everywhere else, and its budget guesthouses suit solo travelers who want to meet others without a car. The hillside streets are best avoided alone after dark, so use a taxi at night.Grand Anse is the easiest social option if you want beach time between races. Rooms cost more, but you can split apartments with other travelers, and buses to the capital run constantly along the main road.Book early, because the whole southwest tightens up during race week. Shared rooms and apartment splits save the most money.