Las Isletas is a group of more than 300 islands —many inhabited by humans and all inhabited by our fine-feathered friends— just off the shores of Granada. These islands were formed ten thousand years ago by the explosion of Volcán Mombacho. A wonderful way to spend the day is to tour one or more of the islands, catching glimpses of traditional fishing village life, and birds aplenty, along the way.

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Sit back and relax as the boat captain pulls away from the shoreline and motors toward the islands. Don’t forget your sunscreen, though. The cool breeze off the lake can make you forget all about the sun beating down on you from overhead. You can tour Las Isletas by boat (and binoculars) or get a closer look by asking to get out and walk around. It’s up to you. It is possible to arrange a trip to the islands ahead of time with a local tour guide or, if you’re more of the spontaneous type, just head over to Port Asese and go from there. Let the boat captain know if you would like to have lunch on an island, as some of them have little restaurants where you can get a refreshing drink and grab a bite to eat.

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