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Search 23 islands by vibe, season, language, or sustainability.

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Saint Lucia

Windward Islands

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Grenada

Windward Islands

Side-by-side comparison of logistics, sustainability, seasonal intelligence, and vibes.

Why Saint Lucia?

Twin peaks, volcanic baths, and the Caribbean's most romantic coastline.

Why Grenada?

The Spice Island — nutmeg groves, underwater sculptures, and the Caribbean's best fish fry.

Eco Rating

4/5

4 green initiatives

3/5

4 green initiatives

When to Go

Saint Lucia

moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Grenada

moderate
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best monthsRainy season

Vibes

RomanceEco ConsciousAdventureLuxuryWellness SpaDiving SnorkelingFoodie
FoodieCultural HeritageEco ConsciousOff The Beaten PathDiving SnorkelingSailingAdventure

Shared vibes are highlighted

Logistics & Geography

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia🇬🇩 Grenada
CapitalCastriesSt. George's
Population184K125K
Area617 km²348 km²
Sub-regionWindward IslandsWindward Islands
CurrencyXCD (USD accepted)XCD (USD accepted)
Driving sideLeft (UK-style)Left (UK-style)
PowerType G · 240VType G · 230V
Emergency999911
LanguagesEnglish, Saint Lucian Creole (Kwéyòl)English, Grenadian Creole
AirportsUVF, SLUGND
Coral reefprotectedat risk

Green Initiatives

Pitons Management Area — UNESCO World Heritage Site
SLNT Sea Turtle Conservation Programme
National ban on single-use styrofoam (2019)
Marine reserve network across the west coast
Grand Etang National Park and Forest Reserve
Molinière-Beauséjour Marine Protected Area
Leatherback turtle nesting protection program at Levera Beach
Second-largest nutmeg producer — sustainable agroforestry