Port San Carlos is a two and a half hour drive from Stanley along the northern link-road. It is situated on the north bank of the San Carlos estuary, on the western coast of East Falkland. The road to Port San Carlos produces spectacular scenery ranging from the cascading 'stone-runs' on the slopes of Mount Kent to open-sky vistas and waterscapes. Although close to San Carlos (about 5 miles as the Albatross flies!) there is currently no road linking the two settlements. It is possible to drive across 'camp' but local knowledge (and significant off-road driving experience!) is needed. Visitors and locals use the lodge at the settlement, known as the Pod, as a base for fishing and for visiting the more remote areas of this part of East Falkland. The San Carlos River is one of the best-known fishing sites on East Falkland. Site of the British landings in 1982, you will first get a great view of San Carlos waters as you descend from the high ground where soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment were dug in after landing on May 21st. Here you can also see a small museum with sections relating to early farming, conservation and the 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands. Overlooking the now peaceful waters is the circular stone built British cemetery, in honor of those who sacrificed their lives.