Overview
Sauteurs is a small fishing village of about 1300 residents in Grenada's northern St Patrick parish, named for the dramatic cliff where in 1651 the last three dozen Carib indigenous people leapt to their deaths rather than submit to French capture. The village serves as the main settlement and transport hub for the parish, offering access to secluded beaches, crater lakes, offshore islands, and working chocolate and rum estates without the crowds of St George's.
Beach · Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
4G coverage from Flow and Digicel reaches Sauteurs with some dead spots in Levera National Park. 5G has not arrived in Grenada as of 2023.
Food
Local dining at Helena's Ocean View offers roti and vegetarian options. Hotels Petite Anse and Almost Paradise serve guests and walk-ins with advance notice. River Antoine Rum Distillery tours are available weekdays.
Money
Grenada uses Eastern Caribbean Dollars (EC$), pegged at EC$2.70 to US$1. Major credit cards accepted at hotels and larger restaurants but carry cash for village shops, minibuses, and small eateries.
Safety
Sauteurs is generally safe with low petty crime. Atlantic-facing beaches can have strong currents; Sauteurs beach protected by breakwater is safest for swimming.
Transport
Minibuses from St George's Zone 5 terminal run to Sauteurs via Gouyave and Victoria along the west coast. Route 9 continues between Grenville and Sauteurs. Allow extra travel time for winding mountain roads.
Weather
Dry season January-May offers the best conditions for beaches and hiking. Wet season June-December brings occasional tropical showers but fewer tourists and lower prices.
