Did you know Grenada is composed of several islands? Carriacou, which means “Isle of Reefs,” is the laidback little sister of the main island of Grenada and offers a taste of old Caribbean charm. It’s remained one of the Caribbean’s delightful hidden secrets with its beautiful beaches and mangroves though it’s just a 90-minute ferry ride from the main island. While spanning only 13 square miles, Carriacou is rich in history. The small but significant Carriacou Museum, housed in an old cotton factory in Hillsborough, reveals the island’s native, African and European influences. Nautical connoisseurs will want to head to Windward, where traditional wooden Carriacou sloops are still built using the techniques of early Scottish settlers.
