The highest mountains on this island are found in the Cerros del Macanao.
The highest mountains on this island are found in the Cerros del Macanao. Although not its capital, Porlamar is its chief city and Pampatar is its chief port. Among the most prominent beaches are Playa El Agua and Playa Puerto Cruz. Playa el Yaque is popular among windsurfers. In 1561, it was taken over by Lope de Aguirre, a notoriously vicious conquistador. Its defenders fought off Spanish forces in 1814, and Simon Bolivar was based here for one year in 1816 and drove off the Spanish general Pablo Morillo the next year. It is the main island of Nueva Esparta Province and has its capital at La Asuncion. For 20 points, name this island, the largest in Venezuela.
The highest mountains on this island are found in the Cerros del Macanao.
Isla Margarita