Isletas de Granada

Granada (Nicaragua), Nicaragua

Hundreds of small islands just off the coast of Granada on Lake Nicaragua.

Places in Isletas de Granada

Lakeside seafood bars Bars near the fresh lakeside seafood restaurants on Lake Nicaragua.

Best time to visit: November to April (dry season) offers the most comfortable weather for exploring the colonial centre and Isletas.
Getting around: Granada's colonial centre, including La Calzada, is compact and walkable; boat tours reach the Isletas de Granada on Lake Nicaragua.
Currency: Nicaraguan Córdoba (C$)
Language: Spanish. English is limited outside tourism.
Timezone: CST (UTC-6)
Current trends: Granada's foodie reputation continues rising, with La Calzada, the lively pedestrian street filled with restaurants, bars, street performers and local energy day and night, at the centre of the city's growing dining and nightlife scene, alongside a handful of high-end properties opening on the private islands of the Isletas de Granada.

La Calzada — A lively pedestrian street filled with restaurants, bars, street performers, and local energy day and night.
Colonial centre (near the cathedral) — Home to El Zaguan steakhouse, just steps from the cathedral.