St. George's

St. George's is a harbor town on the southwestern coast of Grenada in the Caribbean, spreading around a natural bay with red-tiled colonial houses. Narrow lanes climb from the waterfront up to residential neighborhoods on the slopes, while boats dock at the inner quay between warehouses and old fortification walls.

French colonists founded the settlement in the mid-17th century as Fort Royal, before the British took control and renamed it. The town later served as an administrative center for several British islands until the mid-20th century.

Locals often refer to the old town as the Carenage, after the inner harbor basin where sailboats moor and fishermen mend their nets. The market halls along Granby Street sell nutmeg and spice blends, while vendors offer fresh mangoes and cacao fruits.

Most public buildings and shops lie within walking distance of the harbor, with steep staircases offering shortcuts between levels. Buses run regularly to other parts of the island from the central bus station near the Esplanade.

Tunnels beneath the hills connect different parts of town and were originally dug for military purposes. One of them passes through rock from the harbor to the east side and is now used by pedestrians and cars.