Location: Figueres
Top Things to do in Figueres
Top 10 Things to do in Figueres, Catalonia
Figueres is the birthplace of Salvador Dali and home to the Dali Museum, one of the most-visited Spanish museums. Not surprisingly, it is the place for the lovers of fine art. Close to the border with France, this Catalan city offers great food, wine, and beaches. Figueres is just 15 minutes by car or 25 minutes by train from the beaches of Costa Brava. Not as touristy as Barcelona, the city offers a relaxing atmosphere, quiet cafes, an historic Old Town and square, and even a castle.
Restaurants in Figueres
1. Dali Theatre-Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,650 reviews
Instituted in 1974, this museum was built on the remains of the former Figueres Theater, and features a broad range of works of Salvador Dalí (1904-1989.)
Reviewed By Janoshka - Tbilisi, Georgia
With on-line bought tickets (strongly recommended) and a speed train the museum gives good overview of Dali's talents - paintings, sculptures, visual effects in a labyrinth of a "building" that, already impressive from outside, contains garden and a "theater". Despite time limited ticket entry, the place (in October!) was still crowded but as one can move freely around it is not a big problem. Just wander around and enjoy! Worthwhile the visit to otherwise uninteresting town.
2. Castell de Sant Ferran
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 765 reviews
Reviewed By L7613PTjohnh - Quillan, France
Walking up from the Hotel Emporda is a treat in itself. There is a 3.5km footpath all around the perimiter of the fort. Well worth the walk with marvellous view. Tak water, the walk lasts around 60 to 90 minutes depending on how often you stop. DIRECTIONS - go to the Hotel Emporda - take the road opposite and follow to the top. At the top there is a T junction - turn left - follow the road then dirt track up the hill. You come out at the car park / main entrance. Lovely healthy walk
3. Museu de la Tecnica de l'Emporda
4. Placa Gala-Salvador Dali
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By IditM17 - Cat Ba, Vietnam
It is worth getting to see this museum, despite the large amount of tourists. The "crazy" creativity and variety of materials and subjects Dali chose is wonderful! Also the building in which the museum is located is charming! Don't skip the jewelery section, you haven't seen anything like that .. It's on the exit on the right
5. Dali.Joyas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By 277dimitarg - Sofia, Bulgaria
i was not aware that Dali was creating jewels as well. great exhibition, amazing jewels and what a fantasy of the genius Dali
6. Museu Del Joguet De Catalunya
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4.0 based on 366 reviews
A Journey to the Magic World of Toys A museum to visit, to play, where to have fun night and day, to learn as you play, to have unique experiences, where magic happens…and to keep your imagination awake! Located in the ancient country manor of Baron of Terrades (1767), it is considered as the third most important toy museum in the world. 7.000 games and toys out of a collection of 20.000 are exhibited on its three floors. Come and see, among others, Don Osito Marquina, the beloved toy of Anna Maria and Salvador Dalí as well as Federico García Lorca!
7. Emporda Museum
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4.0 based on 49 reviews
8. Iglesia de San Pedro
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4.0 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By bartleycrc - Rapid City, United States
Beautiful old church near the Dali Museum. Church is very simple and has been rebuilt several times. Celebrating there 1000th anniversary this year.
9. Monumento a Salvador Dali
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Hagitila
We took the train from barcelona, we arrived and had lunch in a small family restaurant, stakes and homemade franchfrice near the museum, we went inside and loved everything what a crazy expirance, its for everyone with imagination, and the town is so nice, loved it! m
10. La Rambla de Figueres
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By DonTomas - Patzcuaro, Mexico
Tree-covered plaza/pedestrian mall in the center of Figures, from which many small streets emanate. Small but pleasant with cafes and restaurants in the area.
