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| Gouyave | ||
| Parish | Saint John | |
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| Residents | 3.200 | |
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Gouyave is a city in Grenada.
background
This fishing village is the second largest settlement on the island. The French named it after the many guava trees that grew in the region. When the island came into British possession, the French wanted to be deleted and the place was given its name Charlotte Town. However, the population did not agree and the government had to withdraw its plan. In the 18th century there were two coastal batteries, one in the north at what is now the Nutmeg factory and the other at the police station. The place was so important to the French that in October 1795 they established a small military port there. Gouyave is the administrative center for the St. John District. A small part of the fish (mainly barracudas, king fish and tuna) is sold in the local market, the greater part is processed in the local factory, frozen and shipped to the USA.
getting there
In the street
Gouyave is conveniently located on the Caribbean coastal road and can be reached in about 40 minutes from the capital St. Georges.
mobility
- Gas station: Texaco, Gouyave Main Road, Tel. 444-9978
Tourist Attractions
- Gouyave Nutmeg Factory, Depardine Street. The “Cooperative Nutmeg Association” directly on the main street in Gouyave, about 100 m behind the Texaco petrol station, can be visited. In the 3-story building, the processing of nutmeg is very clear. The only electric machine cracks the nutshells. All other work is done by hand.
- Mabouya Fisherman's Museum, downtown.
- Dougaldston Estate, 700 m south of Gouyave. Tel.: 444-8213. Spice factory and nutmeg plantation, they can be visited. The owner, Sir William Branch, is very friendly and happy to show visitors around. The nutmeg and cocoa plantation is only a few hundred meters from the coastal road. All of the buildings date from the French colonial era, but not all of them are in use.
shop
- Ali's Ten Dollars Store, opposite the fish market. Tel.: 437-1044.
- Dominic's Shopping Center, Central Depradine Street. Tel.: 444-9221. General goods.Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri Sat 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- fish market
- Valu City Supermarket, Lower Depradine Street. Tel.: 444-9556.
kitchen
- Homestead Guesthouse, St. Peter's Street. Tel.: 444-8526.
- Kelly's hot spot, Upper Depradine Street. Tel.: 444-8322. West Indian, medium prices.Open: daily 10 a.m. - midnight.
- La Cheri, Central Depardine Street. Tel.: 437-0561. West Indian.Open: Mon - Sat 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Sun 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Patnoe Enterprises, Lower Depradine Street. Tel.: 444-8415.
accommodation
- Bluebay Lodge, Mount Nesbit. Tel.: 437-0997. 10 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool.Price: Room rates 70-100 US $.
- Mango Bay Cottages, Woodford. Tel.: 444-3829, Fax: 444-3829. 4 cottages, beach. Location: 6 km south of Gouyave and 10 km north of St. George's.Price: In summer: Cottage for 1 person US $ 110, for 2 persons US $ 120; in winter: Cottage for 1 person US $ 125, for 2 persons US $ 135. Rental rates include taxes, breakfast US $ 13.50, dinner US $ 15-30.
health
Pharmacies
- West Coast Pharmacy, Central Depradine Street. Tel.: 444-9401.
Practical advice
Banks
- Republic Bank, Depradine Street. Tel.: 444-8353, Fax: 444-8899. ATM.Open: Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
International money transfers
- Western Union, Lower Depardine Street. Tel.: 437-0047.
police
post
- Gouyave Post Station, Depardine Street. Tel.: 444-8231.
trips
- Annandale waterfalls, on Transinsular Road, in the middle of the forest near Willis. Easily accessible, 16 m high waterfalls whose waters plunge into a blue-green pond. In the village of Constantine turn left from the main road, after 1.2 km you will reach the information center for visitors. There is a small botanical garden and a few souvenir shops here.Open: daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Price: The hike to the waterfalls takes 90 minutes, a guide costs 50 EC $.
- Concord waterfalls, east of the village of Concord. Three waterfalls on the Black Bay River, the first called Guea, is easily accessible by car, there is a viewing terrace with a snack stand and changing rooms, costs US $ 1. The other two waterfalls can only be reached on foot after crossing seven rivers. The walk to each waterfall takes about 1 hour. The second waterfall is called Au Coin, the third is called Fontainbleau and falls over 20 m.Price: A local guide can be rented for 20 to 30 EC $.
