Islets of Granada

The islets of Granada (Spanish: "Isletas de Granada") are located in Lake Nicaragua, just southeast of the city of Granada in Nicaragua. The islets are a group of over 360 small islands and are scattered about the Asese peninsula. The 365 islets are of volcanic origin, [cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=Granada: The lake and the Islets | date= | publisher= | url =http://www.vianica.com/visit/granada | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2007-05-31 | language = ] they were formed when the Mombacho volcano blew most of its cone into the lake over 20,000 years ago, thereby creating the archipelago. Most of islets are covered with unusual vegetation, and are rich with bird life. [cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= THE ISLETAS | date= | publisher= | url =http://www.nicaragua-vacations.com/granada.html | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2007-05-31 | language = ]

Many of the islets are occupied. Some are privately owned and hold homes or vacation houses. There are facilities for the residents and for tourists. Hotels and shops are established on some of the islets, and boating tours are available.

Fort on the islets

The fort of San Pablo is located on the islets in Lake Nicaragua. The fort of San Pablo was built is order to protect the city of Granada from Pirates in the 18th century. The San Pablo Fort on the Islets has witnessed the battles and conflicts endured during the Colonial Period. [cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= Travel in Granada, Nicaragua: A country with a heart. | date= | publisher= | url =http://hotelgranadanicaragua.com/ | work = | pages = | accessdate = 2007-05-31 | language = ]

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