Carriacou

Carriacou (in English: Carriacou Island), also referred to as Cariobacú, is a dependent island of Grenada located in the Caribbean Sea, part of the Grenadine island chain. It is separated from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the north by the Martinique Channel. It is one of the Windward Islands. Its surface is 31 km² and it had an estimated population of 6,063 inhabitants according to the 2001 census.

Geography

Carriacou is the largest island in the Grenadines of Grenada and also of all the Grenadines (which include the islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines). It is located at latitude 12 ° 28 'N, longitude 61 ° 27' W.

Carriacou is home to about 8,000 people. The capital city is Hillsborough, the only town or city on the island. The port authority is in Tyrell Bay, which is also where the ferry from Grenada docks. Tyrell Bay has several bars and restaurants and is where the mangroves are located, which is a protected area, an oyster farm and is used by yachts for protection from hurricanes. The largest settlements on the island other than the capital are L'Esterre, Argyle, Dumfries, Grand Bay, Meldrum and L'Appelle. Most are very small towns.

Notable beaches in Carriacou include Paradise Beach and Anse La Roche.

Culture

European dances (English or French), such as the Quadrille, are still popular on the island today. The Big Drum dance is the most popular dance on the island and is performed on special occasions. Carriacou is reputed to be the friendliest, healthiest, and safest island in the Caribbean. Pierrot de Carriacou, or Shakespeare Mas, is a native of Mount Royal.