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General Information |
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Petite Martinique is the smallest of the tri-island state of Grenada. To this day, its inhabitants are fishermen and boat builders. They are a very independant folk proud of the island's nickname of "Mystery Island".
Status
Petite Martinique is part of the State of Grenada, independant since 7th February 1974 and memeber of the Commonwealth with Saint George on Grenada as capital.
Language: English and sometimes Creole
Currency: Caribbean Dollar EC$ (1 US$ = 2.7 EC$), US$ accepted.
Population: 900
Web site: www.petitemartinique.com/
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Nautical information |
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 Before you stop at Petite Martinique you should have done your clearnace in one of the ports of entry of Grenada. The nearest being Caririacou. Other ports of entry are St Georges, Prickly Bay, Hartman Bay, Grenville on the main island of Grenada.
Note that there is a tolerance for yachts cruising in the Grenadines and wishing to overnight at Petite Martinique.
Charts
- Imray-Iolaire : B 3, B31, B32 and B311
- SHOM : 7610
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Practical information |
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Communication
There are ferries to Grenada via Carriacou.
Telephone
- To Grenada: +1-473(7 digits)
- International: 01(+1) (+country code)
Electricity
220/240V 50Hz supplies and use a UK style 3 pin system.
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Commentaire |
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This place is really off the beaten track! Very typical island without anything special, but calm and with a special atmosphere. Few tourists and welcoming people.
Fuel is very inexpensive!
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