Es Castell
Es Castell is a town of almost 8,000 people at the mouth of the port of Maó in the east of Menorca. The town takes its name from the Castle of San Felipe, which was built to protect the island against attacks by the Turks in the 16th century.- Locality with 7,960 residents
- …lies at an elevation of 19 metres (62 feet)
- …is also known as “07064”
Places of Interest
Highlights include St. Philip’s Castle and Illa del Rei.
St. Philip’s Castle
Museum
St. Philip's Castle was a fortress guarding the entrance to the port of Mahón.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Maó and Sant Lluís.
Sant Lluís
Sant Lluís is a municipality on the tip of south-east Menorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands.
Es Castell
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Latitude
39.8795° or 39° 52′ 46″ north
Longitude
4.2854° or 4° 17′ 8″ east
Open location code
8FF6V7HP+R5
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Biniatap de Dalt and Cala Llonga.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Museo Militar de Menorca and Cales Fonts.
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