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The Ultimate North Grenada Road Trip Guide by Rental Car
A north Grenada road trip by rental car is the best-kept secret on the Spice Isle. While most visitors stay near Grand Anse Beach and St. George's, the island's northern parishes — St. Andrew, St. Patrick, and St. Mark — offer a completely different Grenada: dramatic clifftop memorials, deserted volcanic beaches, wildlife reserves, working fishing communities, and a quieter, more authentic way of life the tour buses never reach. None of it is accessible without a rental car. A north Grenada road trip is what a Safe Wheels vehicle was made for.
The landscape transforms dramatically as you head north on this road trip. Rolling hills give way to river valleys and cacao plantations, the roads narrow through village centres, and eventually the raw Atlantic coastline comes into view — completely unspoiled and largely to yourself.
Leapers Hill: The Essential North Grenada Road Trip Stop
Leapers Hill is one of Grenada's most historically significant sites and an essential stop on any north Grenada road trip. In 1651, the last surviving Caribs of Grenada leaped from this 40-metre cliff rather than surrender to French colonizers. The clifftop offers sweeping views north across the Grenadines. A museum and memorial mark the site, and the town of Sauteurs below has a genuine local market worth exploring.
Levera National Park: A North Grenada Road Trip Highlight
Levera Beach is arguably the most beautiful and least visited beach in Grenada. Located within Levera National Park, the beach faces north across the open Caribbean with unobstructed views of the outer Grenadines. It is entirely undeveloped — no vendors, no beach bars, just nature. From May to August, Leatherback sea turtles nest here. The park also includes a mangrove lagoon and freshwater pond rich with migratory bird life. This stop alone justifies planning a north Grenada road trip.
Lake Antoine: A Volcanic Crater Detour
Lake Antoine is a collapsed volcanic crater that forms a serene natural lake in St. Andrew Parish, close to the Eastern Main Road. It is a worthwhile 15-minute detour on your north Grenada road trip, particularly for bird watchers. Herons, egrets, and wading species frequent the lake and its edges throughout the year.
Bathway Beach: Family Stop on the North Grenada Road Trip
Bathway is a long, beautiful public beach on the northeastern coast, largely empty during the week. A rock reef creates a calm inner pool ideal for swimming and safe for children. Access is free and facilities are basic — perfect for a picnic stop during your north Grenada road trip.
Victoria: Authentic Fishing Village
The fishing town of Victoria on the northwest coast has almost no tourist infrastructure — which is precisely what makes it worth visiting on a north Grenada road trip. Arrive early to see boats return with the morning catch and experience a peaceful glimpse of everyday Grenadian life.
North Grenada Road Trip Route
- Depart St. George's via the Western Main Road heading north
- Stop 1 — Victoria, St. Mark: fishing harbour (~45 min)
- Stop 2 — Sauteurs: Leapers Hill and town market (~25 min from Victoria)
- Stop 3 — Levera National Park: beach, lagoon, birdwatching (~20 min from Sauteurs)
- Stop 4 — Lake Antoine: 10-minute detour from the Levera road
- Stop 5 — Grenville, St. Andrew: lunch (~25 min)
- Return via Eastern Main Road and Grand Etang (~50 min)
Allow a full day departing by 8:00 AM. This north Grenada road trip covers approximately 3 to 4 hours of driving.
What to Bring on Your North Grenada Road Trip
- Cash — most stops in the north are cash-only
- Sunscreen and insect repellent — essential at Levera
- Drinks and snacks — facilities in the far north are limited
- Offline maps downloaded in advance — mobile signal is patchy in places
Book your Safe Wheels rental car today and start planning your north Grenada road trip. Vehicles from $50 per day with free airport pickup and 24-hour island-wide support.
Before starting your north Grenada road trip, arrange your Grenada driving permit and read our guide to driving in Grenada. For seasonal events and park times, visit the Grenada Tourism Authority.
