Es Castell
(Es Castell : Villa Carlos )
Photo tour of Es Castell
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For Families
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For Divers and watersport ethusiasts
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Location - Interactive Maps
Close to Menorca's southern sandy beaches and cosmopolitan capital Mao (Mahon) Es Castell is an excellent place for people who want a great base to explore the island and enjoy probably one of best locations for summer evenings out on the island. Approximately 3 km east of the capital Mahon and 10 km from the Airport. Use the Interactive Maps link to take a tour from your PC!
ATTENTION DIVERS - Es Castell is also a great base for divers as it is just an easy 10 mn drive to S'Algar with its popular and respected diving center - S'Algar Diving and the nearby underwater caves systems on the south east coast at Cap D'en Font.
Overview
Es Castell, previously named Villa Carlos, is full of history and charm. One of the best locations on the island for summer evenings and lunch time meals in the town or down in the delightful harbour. The town's fishing harbour - Cales Fonts has become a little haven of restaurants and bars (no loud music ) favoured by locals and tourists alike. A truely genuine atmosphere not found in pure tourist locations and which attracts people from their beach resorts from all over the island. Founded in Georgian times as a military town this influence can be seen in the town's architecture and layout. Es Castell is now the fashionable place for locals to live and this all adds up to make this a great place to visit or stay.
Es Castell has every convievable thing you need within walking distance in the town and the excellent large Euroski supermarket at San Luis is just a 10mn drive away.
The two fishing harbours Cales Corb and Cales Fonts define the character of the town providing delightful water side promenades for daytime or evening strolls. With great Bars and Restaurants along the waterside and in the town's little side streets. Good selection of shops, mini supermarkets, banks (inc ATMs), Bars and Restaurants within a few minutes walk. And of course cosmopolitan Mahon is also close by ( 25 minute walk-for us anyway ).
Menorca Tips
Es Castell Fiesta
This is a great town for wandering early or late evenings when the Live music and events at various stages around the town. Towards the end of the evening there is a fireworsk display over the harbour.
Local Serviced Beaches
Playa Punta Prima
Taken by partenensis
Cala Den Porter
Playa de Son Bou
Taken by partenensis
Playa de Binibeca
Taken by marhi.de
Local Virgin Beaches
Cala Mesquida
Taken by partenensis
Playa Binimel·là
Taken by David Sintes i Febrer
Cala Cavalleria
Taken by alcaudique
Cala Prudent
Taken by Lluis Pous
See and Do
more to come shortly...
Town
Harbour - Cales Fonts
Nightime Entertainment
Es Castell has a lot to offer and with Mahon ( can be walked on foot 35 minutes or regular Bus or Taxi 7€) is a great location for evenings. Away from the harbour in the side streets there are music bars and clubs for the younger at heart.
Being a local town you will experience a little bit of Menorcan life in the town square. Having taken Siestas the children will be out and about 'till late. The Cafes in the town hall square will be a meeting point and much people watching will be done!
Menorca Tips
During the eveings the clothes and trinket shops "hidden" in the caves walls during the day open up and other interesting jewellry and crafts stalls will line the stair case up from the harbour.
Near by...
Mahon ( Mao Maó )
Mahon has a great mediterranean charm around the centre and harbour. Busy pavement Cafes and Bars, superb fruit and fish markets and all enclosed in a maze of narrow streets with architecture and many reminders of its Georgian past. In addition to the traditional the town offers a myriad of stylish shops and bars. Along the whole length of the harbour quayside (Moll de Llevant) there is an electic collection of Cafes, Bars and Restaurants for all pockets and styles. A spectacular setting above the huge natural harbour with ships and boats of every shape and sizes.
Mahon
Cova d´en Xoroi - Cova d´en Xoroi
Web site : www.covadenxoroi.comLocated in huge spectacular natural caves some 25m above the sea at the entrance to Cala en Porter bay. Take a look at our video below for a feel of this magical place.
Cova d´en Xoroi
A double bonus. Undoubtedly the most dramatic nightspot on the island. Set high, literally in the rocks, above the sea it's an atmospheric Cafe-bar areas with fantastic sea views by day. From 19:00 the music is soothing ambient sounds to watch the sunsets by and after 23:00-dawn a disco with one of the most original locations and atmospheres with famous guest DJs. There is a entrance charge during the day which includes a voucher for a drink-It's well worth it.
Opening times: 11:30 'til dawn. Daily May to October and weekends outside of these months.
Menorca Tips
Just 200 meters from Xoroi is a great Spanish Restaurant La Palette ( Leg of lamb recommended)
Near by....
Calas Covas
A beautiful picturesque spot, favoured by visiting yachts and dreamers. Best visited early mornings and evenings, where the light brings out the scenery. An exciting place for youngsters, dreamy of pirates as the local burial caves up in the limestone walls and rambling cove walks let their imaginations run free. Believed to be an ancient burial ground and was in fact the very first recognised port of Menorca as used by the Romans when they occupied the island. Can be reached on foot from Cala en Porter or park and walk at Son vitamina (approx. 30 mins). Road down is NOT suitable for hire cars unless you want to pay for suspension damage!
Taken by Frank Marschall
Taken by adolfo soriano
Taken by DBMarshall
Taken by carlos portoles
Near by....
Fornells
Fornells a watersports and seafood restaurant eldorado. The village with it's speciality seafood restaurants is located at the entrance to a huge enclosed natural bay whose protected waters make it perfect for all manner of sail based 'messing about'. More like a large salt water lake the wind conditions here are great for beginners of anything that floats on water. Very pleasant for lunch time and evening drinks and meals alongside the harbour quay.
Fornells
Taken by H T W Gay
Taken by ART3MINOTAURO
Taken by Xavier Mercado
Interactive Maps - Es Castell : Villa Carlos
Photos Map
- Location Photos
Beach and Places Map
With location and Informationen on :
- Beaches
- Nearby Resorts and Towns ( within 15km )
Private Villas and Apartments in Es Castell : Villa Carlos, Menorca ( Minorca )
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