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Es Castell
Es Castell is the most easterly village in Spain. Originally built under the Fort of San Felip, it is a town steeped in history.
Originally named Georgetown (after George III) by the British during their second occupation and built in square block military style, it still retains a colonial feel. Renamed Villacarlos when the island reverted to Spanish rule, locals call it Es Castell (the Castle) because of the proximity to the previously demolished Fort of San Felip. |
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| The town's history is strongly reflected in its architecture and setting. The main square, Placa de S"Esplanada, is formerly the parade ground. This is lined with Georgian buildings and features the elegant British clock tower, the plum-red town hall and military barracks, which is now a museum filled with a selection of military memorabilia, maps, 18th century English furniture and model reconstructions of the Fort. |
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