The most amazing display space an artist could ask for is the ocean. Prominent submerged sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor’s words. Although the artist has sculptures all over the world, you can be sure that his contribution to Grenada’s already stunning waters is unlike any other underwater attraction in the Caribbean. Several of the sculptor’s works can be found at the world’s first underwater sculpture park, Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park. It is situated off Grenada’s west coast.
With its vivacious population, unique and rocky landscape, and spicy environment, Grenada is a fantastic destination all by itself. As the thousands of visitors who have already come to see the underwater sculpture park in the island’s waters have already discovered, it is an opportunity to visit the island for reasons beyond sunny shores and gorgeous beach sections.
Snorkeling and scuba diving are two ways to experience the park; however, many people think that diving is the best option because it allows you to stay underwater longer, explore, and take as many pictures as you like. Some of the sculptures are only six feet below the surface, and others are between three and five meters below.
The Underwater Sculpture Park of Grenada
When you dive to visit the sculptures at Grenada’s underwater park, you can be led to assume that art has existed since ancient times based on what you see and the mood created by them. This is because the sculptures have merged so profoundly with the underwater park. This is untrue, as the park was first built in 2006. Certain sculptures, which are made of steel and concrete, have a maximum weight of fifteen tons. Bolts holding them in place are located on the seafloor. There are a total of seventy-five sculptures, which attract various types of divers and glass bottom boat trips, which also receive good views because some of the sculptures are very near the surface.
The Underwater Sculpture Park in Grenada has withstood the test of time thus far, while some pieces have not survived unharmed. That’s fortunate, though, because the sculptures’ essential elements still exist, and the national park keeps funding conservation efforts by allocating a portion of its entrance fees to support programs related to marine management.
How do I get to the Underwater Sculpture Park?
Once in Lance Aux Epines, it’s easy to locate the Underwater Sculpture Park. It’s situated off Moliniere Point’s coast. You can take a private vehicle, bus, or taxi to get there. Some even walk from St. George’s to the area, which takes 45 minutes. Buses are an excellent alternative if you want to save money, but if you want to get there fast and don’t want to wait for a bus to arrive at your destination when you’re ready to go, a rental or a taxi is a better choice. It takes less than thirty minutes to reach there by car from Beachside Way, and ten minutes to get there from St. George’s.
