Ins & Outs of Grenada

116  CARRIACOU & PETITE MARTINIQUE INS& Windward The seaside village is known for its boat-building traditions, a craft passed down through the generations from Scottish settlers in the 19th century. You can often see a wooden sloop being built near to the waves. Carriacou Sightseeing and Points of Interest Carriacou is the largest of the Grenadine islands, about the size of Manhattan at 34 square km (13 square miles), but an island with a very different pace of life. It lies just a half hour flight or 90-minute ferry ride to the north of Grenada. Like Grenada, the island was inhabited by indigenous Amerindians, then under French and British colonial rule, all of whom left their mark on the landscape. Despite its proximity to Grenada and shared political history, Carriacou is proudly independent from the mainland, with unique traditions, culture and customs, and abundant in natural beauty. A destination in itself, it’s worth planning a few days to explore Carriacou, enjoy its cultural, music and sailing festivals, or just unwind and be at peace in paradise. Carriacou Museum Housed in an old cotton factory, with a small collection of artefacts from the island’s Amerindian inhabitants, African heritage and colonial past, it’s a good place to get a feel for the island’s history. Belair National Park A beautiful national park with a network of hiking trails through mahogany forests, outstanding scenery and nearby plantation ruins including a well-preserved windmill. It’s also the site for the annual Maroon and Stringband Music Festival. Osprey Lines Ferry

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