Es Castell holidays – Small charming historic town near Majon
Holidays in Es Castell are based in a charming town with a fine setting on the south side of the exceptional natural harbour of Mahon. Es Castell is a small relaxing historic town in the middle of the east coast of the island of Menorca, 3 miles south of Mahon and just 5 miles from Mahon airport. Es Castell holidays offer an atmospheric destination with plenty of evidence of its British colonial past, including some fine Georgian buildings in the imposing main Plaça de S’Esplanada. The most popular features of holidays in Es Castell are Calas Fons and Calas Corb, the two pretty little coves found to each side of town.

Holidays in Es Castell – Stroll down to the harbour at Calas Fons
Es Castell holidays tend to focus on the tiny harbour in the pretty cove of Calas Fons, a charmingly atmospheric spot just a few minutes walk from the main square. Es Castell holidays will certainly feature the pleasant stroll from Es Castell down to Calas Fons harbour to browse craft shops, visit quaint places built into the harbour walls and sample varied bars and restaurants with pretty outdoor terraces and views to the little island of Illa del Llatzeret. Charming low-key Es Castell holiday attractions include the Menorca Military Museum, the prehistoric remains of Trepucó and the weekly markets. Beaches are found at Es Grau beach to the north, Punta Prima beach to the south and nearby Cala Padera.

Es Castell holidays – Relaxed base for Majon and Menorca
Holidays in Es Castell should certainly include a couple of visits to the capital Mahon, which can also be reached from Es Castell by boat. Mahon has an attractive-looking centre, an intriguing mix of architectural styles, and attractions like the gin distillery and the hippodrome. Holidays in Es Castell can combine the atmosphere of quiet Es Castell and Cala Fons with the attractive holiday scene around the harbour and waterfront in Majon. The capital has Menorca’s best shopping, plenty of bars and a couple of discos. Es Castell holidays provide a characterful relaxed base for exploring Mahon and the rest of Menorca. Worthwhile Es Castell holiday excursions include the likeable old market towns of Alaior and Es Mercadal, the fishing village of Fornells, the splendid viewpoint at Monte Toro and the day trip to the charming fortified town of Ciudadela. Holidays in Es Castell are well-placed for exploring the beautiful farmland south of Mahon and the dramatic rugged north coast of Menorca with its hidden coves.

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