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Island in Grenada
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Carriacou is the second-largest island of the Caribbean nation of Grenada. It's about 12 miles long by 3 miles wide, and in 2022 had a population of 6081. It's a quiet relaxing place where the main attraction is scuba diving on its coral reefs.
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Small museum of island life. It's shuttered as if against a hurricane, but it's termite damage that forced temporary closure. Its exhibits include findings from the dozen Amerindian sites identified around Carriacou.
Creative cuisine with fresh local ingredients, served at the water's edge.
Relaxed beach place.
Small friendly guest house and apartments just back from waterfront.
Comfy place on the waterfront mid-town.
Charming small place near town centre.
Pleasant setting and exterior but rooms are very basic.
Relaxing place with pool on the hill overlooking town.
Quiet self-catering accommodation on the point west of the airport.
Peaceful, private cottage with a magnificent view.
Self-catering cottages near Windward.
By boat
Osprey Lines (+1 473 440 8126) ply between the three inhabited islands. As of Jan 2023, they sail between St George's and Carriacou twice M W F, for a single fare of EC$ 80 adult, EC$ 50 child.
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