In Granada, a city in western Nicaragua, vast colonial houses with peeling pastel façades stand in the searing sun. Horses and carts bounce over cobbled streets and potholes. There are smart hotels and friendly hostels. International cuisine is readily available and there is plenty of street action to watch.
Over the last 10 years there has been a rise in the number of Americans choosing to retire to this tranquil city. Until recently, travel guides described Nicaragua as a must-see destination. Travellers gravitated to the country, to surf and to explore the countryside. In 2017, the Spanish airline Iberia announced a new flight to the capital Managua, starting in October 2018. But it cancelled the service before its inaugural flight.
