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Figueres

Salvador Dalí's hometown, where the museum he designed himself, a large 18th-century fortress and a fast train from Barcelona make a full day out.

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Figueres is the capital of the Alt Empordà county in the Girona region of Catalonia, in northeast Spain, close to the French border. It is the birthplace of the painter Salvador Dalí, and the Dalí Theatre and Museum is the main reason to visit. Dalí designed the building himself and was buried under its dome in 1989, as he had asked. The museum began as a 19th-century theatre and keeps the Gorgot tower, the only surviving part of the old town walls. Beside it stands the Torre Galatea, where Dalí spent his last years and which now houses offices of the Gala-Dalí Foundation.

Sant Ferran Castle is the other major sight, a pentagonal fortress with a perimeter of about 5.6 km and one of the largest fortified complexes in the world. Smaller museums cover toys, technology and clocks. From Barcelona, AVE high-speed trains reach Figueres in about 53 minutes, which makes a day trip practical. The tramuntana, a cold dry north wind, is strongest from November to March, when gusts can top 100 km/h. Plan one full day for the Dalí museum and the castle, or two if you add Girona or the Costa Brava coast.

Figueres in five

Book the Dalí Theatre-Museum aheadThe museum is the main reason to visit and uses timed entry. Book on the official site and plan 2 to 3 hours.
Take the fast train from BarcelonaHigh-speed trains take about 55 minutes from Barcelona Sants to Figueres-Vilafant. Check the timetable and the last return.
Pair it with Girona or CadaquésGirona is under 40 minutes by train and Cadaqués about 1 hour by car.Girona
See the castle if you have timeThe Sant Ferran castle is one of the largest fortresses in Europe. Check the opening hours and ticket rules.
Use the town as a Costa Brava gatewayFigueres sits inland and is a good starting point for the northern coast. A car helps for Cadaqués and the coves.Costa Brava

Things to do in Figueres

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Museum · FigueresDalí Theatre-MuseumBook a timed ticket online ahead of your visit. Entry is at the booked time, not before, and summer is the busiest season.

Sight · FigueresCentre de Reproducció de Tortugues de l'Albera

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Castle · FigueresCastell de Sant Ferran

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Need to know

Airport: Girona (GRO), about 45 minutes; Barcelona (BCN) about 2 hours
Getting there: AVE or regional train from Barcelona in about 55 min to 1.5 hr
Getting around: Walk; the museum is in the old town
Best base: The old town or near the station
Time needed: Half a day to a full day

Weather by month

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JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh13°Low7°Cool, quiet
FebruaryClear6 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Cool, quiet
MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Spring
AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh17°Low11°Spring
MayPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh21°Low14°Warm
JuneClear6 rainy daysHigh25°Low19°Warm, busy
JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Hot, busy
AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh28°Low22°Hot, busy
SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh24°Low18°Mild
OctoberClear8 rainy daysHigh21°Low15°Autumn
NovemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Cool
DecemberClear7 rainy daysHigh14°Low8°Cool, quiet

Average daily high and low in Figueres, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Festivals: Jul Festival de Peralada · Aug Festival de Peralada

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Wind: 33 km/h
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Figueres

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Monday, November 2

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Today20°9°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 0%.
Tue17°9°65%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 65%.
Wed17°9°65%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 65%.
Thu18°9°23%Thursday: Drizzle. High 18°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 23%.
Fri18°7°20%Friday: Clear. High 18°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 20%.
Sat15°7°3%Saturday: Fog. High 15°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 3%.
Sun18°6°18%Sunday: Fog. High 18°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 18%.

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What's on in Figueres

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

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Every year

Mar–AprDansa de la MortGirona, a day trip
Jul–AugFestival de PeraladaFigueres

Day trips by train

Before you go to Figueres

Dalí Theatre-MuseumTimed entry; book aheadBook timed entry

Barcelona to Figueres by fast trainAbout 55 minutesRead the guide

eSIM for CataloniaData for train tickets and QR codesRead the guide

Cover for a Catalan day tripMedical cover and train delaysRead the guide

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Rules for Figueres, checked

Figueres is in Spain, inside the Schengen Area. Check entry rules on the Spanish Foreign Ministry site before you travel.Source
Non-EU visitors may be photographed and fingerprinted at Schengen external borders under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check current rules before you enter from France.
Check document rules with SNCF before you travel on TGV trains to Perpignan and Paris.Source