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Castle · Figueres, Catalonia
Castell Gala Dalí
Medieval castle in Púbol that Dalí bought and decorated for Gala in the 1970s. She lived there and is buried in the crypt. It houses furniture, paintings, Gala's haute couture dresses, elephants in the garden and a Cadillac in the garage.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Castell Gala Dalí
The castle of Púbol appears in documents from 1065 and was the seat of a medieval barony. The current building, around a narrow, tall central courtyard, dates largely from the 14th and 15th centuries. It is located in the village of Púbol, municipality of La Pera, in the Baix Empordà, about 40 km from Figueres.
In 1969 Dalí promised Gala a castle and ended up buying the one in Púbol, then in poor condition. He oversaw the restoration and did all the interior decoration, so the entire castle became a work given to her as a gift. Gala imposed one condition: Dalí could only enter with a written invitation.
Gala spent seasons there in the 1970s and was buried in the crypt in 1982. Dalí moved into the castle after her death and stayed there until 1984, when a fire injured him and he moved to the Torre Galatea in Figueres. The castle opened to the public as a museum in 1996.
The route goes through the Hall of Shields, the Piano Room, Gala's bedroom and bathroom, the library and the crypt. In the garden there are sculptures of long-legged elephants and the pool with busts of Richard Wagner. In the garage is the couple's black Cadillac, and there is a collection of Gala's haute-couture dresses.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour and 15 minutes, self-guided and one-way route.
Best time
The castle is closed for part of the winter, usually between January and February. For the rest of the year it is normally open from Tuesday to Sunday, and every day at the height of summer. Check the schedule before you go.
How to get there
By car, via the AP-7, exit 6 (Girona Nord), toward Palamós. There is no public transport to the castle: the option is the regional train R11 to Flaçà, 5 km away, and a taxi from there.
Tip
The ticket is separate from the Teatre-Museu Dalí. Combine the visit with Girona, which is closer than Figueres. Before you go, confirm that the castle is open on the date, because the season changes from year to year.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Castell Gala Dalí
Who is buried in Púbol?
Gala, Dalí's wife, buried in the castle's crypt in 1982. Dalí had planned to lie beside her, but he was buried in the Teatre-Museu Dalí in Figueres.
Is the castle open year-round?
No. It usually closes at the beginning of the year, generally in January and February. Check the season calendar before you go.
Can you get there without a car?
There is no public transport to the door. Take the regional train R11 to Flaçà and a taxi for the remaining 5 km.