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Es Castell
Situated a short distance from Mao with its two inlets, Cala Fonts and Cala Corb, is the town of Es Castell, the most easterly town in Spain and first to get the morning sun! The town is steeped in military history, which can still be seen today in its architecture. The most obvious is the central square, which was the main parade ground, with on the south side has a British militery museum. Now it’s a park for children and has in the centre a very friendly bar where I like to sit sipping one of the local specialties watching my granddaughter at play with the other children.
It was originally named Georgetown by the English who built it, and later renamed Real Villa de San Carlos (Villacarlos) when the island was under Spanish rule. It is now known as Es Castell The Castle, because of its proximity to the Fort of San Felip. Es Castell has at the end of July its own "Fiesta de San jaume" a must if you're lucky enough to be here when it's on.
Restaurants, Bars, Shops and other services in the Es Castell area.
Delfin Bar Carrer Gran Es Castell, Your hosts Dave & Debbie welcome you to Menorca's original British bar. Soft music, UK beers, and bar food all day. your friendly local on Menorca.
Traditional English sweet shop located in San Climent. We have the largest selection of greeting cards for all occasions, old classic English sweets in jars, Belgian chocolates and gifts all over the Island.
Es Castell.... Antony & Laura invite you to try Something Different! International menu with a difference. Our menu is very creative and only finest quality ingredient's are used. Open for lunch (Tapas, sandwiches, Salads and daily specials) & dinner, market fresh chef's specials (July & August evenings only) booking recommended. Tel 971 361 911, Mob 636 322 526
El Puchero. Kate & Marco would like to welcome you to our special place on Carrera Gran in the heart of Es Castell. Enjoy traditional Spanish food with a modern twist as well as some all time favourites
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Es Castell has plenty to offer its visitors, with shopping, restaurants and nigh clubs. There are market days twice a week, and the Fiesta de San Juame at the end of July. Most of the bars and restaurants are situated around the two coves, Calas Fonts and Calas Corb. It is said that Cala Corb is so named because the bodies of the escapees from the quarantine island in the harbor were sometimes washed up here. Calas Fonts is the main place to head for, it has something to suit all pockets and tastes. Many of the shops and restaurants are built into caves in the walls around the harbor, with a wide range of items from ceramics to the handmade Menorquean sandals on sale, all in a relaxing setting. At night the harbor comes to life and is a good place to go for an evening meal and drink.
Just off the roundabout outside Es Castell is the prehistoric village of Trepuco here can be found a large taylot. The village has been excavated and can be seen in the next field to the west, part of it dates back to the first or second millennium BC, it is well worth a visit.
More photographs of Mao [Mahon] and Es Castell can be found in our Photo gallery We now have over 60 high quality photographs of menorca in our library, and in our panorama photo section.
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Situated a short distance from Mao with its two inlets, Cala Fonts and Cala Corb, is the town of Es Castell, the most easterly town in Spain and first to get the morning sun! The town is steeped in military history, which can still be seen today in its architecture. The most obvious is the central square, which was the main parade ground, with on the south side has a British militery museum. Now it’s a park for children and has in the centre a very friendly bar where I like to sit sipping one of the local specialties watching my granddaughter at play with the other children.
It was originally named Georgetown by the English who built it, and later renamed Real Villa de San Carlos (Villacarlos) when the island was under Spanish rule. It is now known as Es Castell The Castle, because of its proximity to the Fort of San Felip. Es Castell has at the end of July its own "Fiesta de San jaume" a must if you're lucky enough to be here when it's on.
