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Before you go
Your trip to Figueres.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Figueres – Catalonia Destination Costa Brava and Girona about 140 km from Barcelona
How to get there
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Aeroport de Girona-Costa Brava (GRO) Vilobí d'Onyar · 52 km
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Aeroport de Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas (BCN) El Prat de Llobregat · 152 km
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Estació de Figueres-Vilafant Vilafant · 2 km
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Estació de Figueres 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before you buy. From Barcelona, the high-speed train stops at Figueres-Vilafant station, about 2 km from the center, with a shuttle bus. The slower regional R11 train stops at Figueres station in the center. By car, the AP-7 motorway runs beside the city.
How many days
One day is enough for the Teatre-Museu Dalí, the Rambla and the Castell de Sant Ferran. To include Dalí's house in Portlligat and the castle of Púbol, allow at least one more day: both are about 40 km from Figueres, in opposite directions, and they don't fit comfortably in the same day as the museum.
When to go
Spring (April to June) and September usually have pleasant weather. In July and August the average exceeds 22 °C and the museum gets crowded. From November to March the tramuntana blows stronger — a cold, dry north wind.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
For Figueres, no: the train arrives and the center is walkable. For Portlligat there are buses to Cadaqués, but the day becomes tight. Púbol has no public transport to the door; without a car, the route is train to Flaçà and taxi. By car, the three Dalí museums fit into two days.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Figueres
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Morning
Teatre-Museu Dalí
Arrive at opening with your ticket already purchased. Walk through the courtyard of the old theatre, the Mae West room and the Palau del Vent, and finish in the Dalí·Joies jewelry rooms, which are part of the same route.
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Afternoon
Castell de Sant Ferran
Walk up or take a taxi to the Castell de Sant Ferran and do the self-guided visit through the parade ground and the stables. If there's availability, include the boat trip in the cisterns.
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Late afternoon
Rambla and Museu del Joguet
Go down to the Rambla, the city's main promenade, and visit the Museu del Joguet de Catalunya, which houses toys by Dalí and Joan Miró.
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Evening
Dinner in the center
Dine on the streets around the Rambla. The Catalan cuisine of the Empordà blends sea and mountain. If you're returning to Barcelona, check the time of the last train before sitting down.
2 days in Figueres
Day 1
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Morning
Teatre-Museu Dalí at a relaxed pace
Devote the entire morning to the Teatre-Museu Dalí, with time for the dome, the artist's crypt and the jewelry rooms.
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Afternoon
Fortress of Sant Ferran
After lunch, go to the Castell de Sant Ferran. Book in advance the guided visit along the moat, done in electric vehicles, or the boat trip in the cisterns.
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Late afternoon
Toys on the Rambla
Return to the center and visit the Museu del Joguet de Catalunya, in a former Rambla hotel.
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Evening
Night in Figueres
Sleep in Figueres to leave early the next day. Dine near the Rambla, keeping in mind that dinner usually starts after 9 p.m.
Day 2
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Morning
Casa de Dalí in Portlligat
Drive to Cadaqués, about 45 minutes via the Roses road, and visit the Casa-Museu Salvador Dalí at the reserved time. The visit is in small groups.
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Afternoon
Cadaqués
Have lunch in Cadaqués, 2 km from Dalí's house, and walk along the edge of the bay and the village streets.
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Late afternoon
Castell Gala Dalí in Púbol
On the way back, continue to Púbol, already in the Baix Empordà, and visit the Castell Gala Dalí before closing. Check whether the castle is in its opening season.
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Evening
Return to Girona or Figueres
From Púbol, Girona is closer than Figueres. Stay the night there or return to Figueres to catch the train.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Can you go to Figueres as a day trip from Barcelona?
Yes. The high-speed train usually takes less than an hour between Barcelona and Figueres-Vilafant station. In one day you can fit the Teatre-Museu Dalí and the Castell de Sant Ferran. Buy the museum ticket in advance and check the time of the last train back.
What's the difference between Figueres-Vilafant and Figueres stations?
Figueres-Vilafant is the high-speed line station, about 2 km from the centre, linked to the city by bus. Figueres station, in the centre, receives the regional R11 train, which comes from Barcelona-Sants via Girona. Opposite it is the bus station.
Can you see all three Dalí museums in one day?
It is not recommended. The foundation that runs the museums itself advises at least two days, because Portlligat and Púbol are about 40 km from Figueres, each in opposite directions. Portlligat's house requires a reservation with day and time.
What language is spoken in Figueres?
Catalan and Spanish. The names on signs appear in Catalan: Figueres, not Figueras, which is the Spanish form. At the Dalí museums there is information in several languages.
What is the tramuntana?
It's the north wind, cold and dry, typical of the Empordà. It blows year-round, stronger from November to March. On days of strong tramuntana, bring a jacket even if it's sunny.