🇬🇩 Carriacou,
Grenada
#1204
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5.1
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ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Hillsborough, Carriacou, Grenada |
| 👥 Population | Approximately 8,000 |
| 💻 Internet Speed | Average 25-50 Mbps via FLOW or Digicel fiber; Starlink is now widely used by nomads for 100+ Mbps |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD). 1 USD ≈ 2.70 XCD |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Generally safe (mostly rainwater catchment), but bottled or filtered water is recommended for sensitive stomachs |
| 🔌 Power | 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (British) sockets |
| 📶 SIM Card | FLOW (Main Street, Hillsborough) or Digicel; ~75 XCD ($28 USD) for 15GB monthly data |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | Republic Bank (Grenada) Ltd, Credit Union; Wise/Revolut work at ATMs but with local fees |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Mostly guesthouses and villas; Airbnb and local listings like 'Carriacou Real Estate' |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Limited; carry cash for small shops and local buses. Hotels and large restaurants accept cards |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb, Green Roof Inn (~$120/night), Bogles Round House (~$150/night) |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Ade's Dream Guesthouse (Hillsborough) - Approx. $50-70 USD per night |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Paradise Beach (L'Esterre) for swimming and beach bars |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Craigston or Tyrell Bay; quieter, better residential villas, and close to yachting amenities |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | No formal coworking; most nomads work from 'The Slipway' in Tyrell Bay which offers great Wi-Fi and power outlets |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | Kayaks Cafe (Hillsborough) - Stable Wi-Fi, shaded outdoor seating, and good coffee |
| 💼 Networking Events | Tyrell Bay Yacht Club Friday nights; informal gatherings of sailors and remote workers |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | Carriacou Community Facebook Group; weekly trivia nights at local bars in Tyrell Bay |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | No apps; utilize local 'Z' plate minibuses (固定 routes) for $3-5 XCD or call 'John’s Taxi Service' |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Wayne’s Car Rental in Hillsborough; Scooters approx. $35 USD/day |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Anse La Roche (secluded, hike-in) or Paradise Beach |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | SVG Air (Daily flights from Grenada Maurice Bishop Airport, ~$60 USD one way) |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | None direct; fly to Grenada (GND) via JetBlue, American, or British Airways |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | One main circular road around the island; no highways |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Hillsborough Bus Terminus for minibuses; Tyrell Bay for the Osprey Ferry to Grenada ($80 XCD) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | Pay as you go; no passes available |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | Osprey Lines Ferry (90 mins to St. George's) or small boat charters to Petit Martinique |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | Princess Royal Hospital (Belair); for serious issues, evacuation to Grenada or Barbados is required |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Laid-back sessions often held at Bogles Round House or private villas via 'Carriacou Yoga' group |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Fit for Life Gym (Hillsborough) - Basic weight and cardio equipment |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Tyrell Bay Laundry Services (near the marina) - Approx. $30 XCD per load |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | None; some local restaurants offer phone-in delivery via local taxi if requested |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Carriacou Smoked Ham or Oil Down (Grenada's national dish, available at local festivals) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | Tanty Mavis (Hillsborough) - Fresh local vegetable sides and plantain |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Patty's Deli (Tyrell Bay) - Homemade cakes and imported treats |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Hillsborough Public Market for fresh produce and fish |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | None local; items are usually shipped from US via 'e-Zone' or 'SwiftPac' agents in Hillsborough |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | Alexis Food Stores (Tyrell Bay) offers bulk ordering for yachties and residents |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Main Street, Hillsborough and the beach bars at Tyrell Bay |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Westerhall Rums (Distilled in Grenada, widely sold); Carib Beer is the local staple |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | The Slipway (Tyrell Bay) has the best international wine selection on the island |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | BBQ stands in Hillsborough on Friday nights; Grilled chicken and fish for ~$15-25 XCD |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Lazy Turtle (Tyrell Bay) - Excellent Thin Crust Pizza |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | Belair National Park and the ruins of the French-era estates |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | Carriacou Museum (Hillsborough) housed in an old cotton ginney |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | Ningo Well in Dumfries; ancient well built by enslaved people |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church (Hillsborough) |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Carriacou Carnival (February/March) and Carriacou Regatta (August) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | Windward - Famous for traditional wooden boat building |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | No formal theater; cultural performances at the Hillsborough Community Centre |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Hillsborough Saturday Market |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Traditional Big Drum Dance performances during festivals and weddings |
| 🎨 Street Art | Brightly painted 'Rum Shops' and murals depicting boat building in Windward |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Informal classes can be arranged at Bogles Round House for local Caribbean techniques |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Alwyn Enoe’s Boat Building yard (living art/heritage) |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | The Highgate House (Government House) ruins |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | Traditional wooden boat building and the Scottish ancestry in Windward |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Sandy Island; a short water taxi ride ($20 USD) for world-class snorkeling |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | High North Nature Reserve - Excellent hiking and birdwatching |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | The hike from Bogles to Anse La Roche beach |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Hospital Hill overlook providing views of Hillsborough and the out islands |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Mangroves at Tyrell Bay (protected area) |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Paradise Beach (with permission from local beach bars) |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | DHL Express agent at Gittens Drugmart, Hillsborough |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | Computer and phone repairs must usually be sent to St. George's (Grenada) |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | Community centers in L'Esterre |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | English is the official language; local Grenadian Creole classes available informally |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | Carriacou Public Library (Hillsborough) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Hillsborough Community Centre |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | None |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | None; gambling is highly restricted |
BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $2,800 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $112,000 USD for a hillside plot/small structure) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $2,200 USD per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $88,000 USD) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $3,500 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $210,000 USD) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $2,900 USD per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $174,000 USD) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. $3,200 USD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $256,000 USD) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. $2,600 USD per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $208,000 USD) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 28% standard rate in Grenada |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 15% |
| 🏦 Tax System | Residents taxed on worldwide income; Non-residents on Grenada-source income only |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 28% on income over $60,000 XCD |
| 🧾 VAT | 15% |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | No |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Yes, ranging from 0% to 0.5% based on market value and use |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | Alien Landholding License (ALHL) required for foreigners (approx. 10% of property value) |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | Grenada offers a Digital Nomad Visa ('Remote Employment Act') for 1 year, renewable |
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