Figueres has many car rental companies
Figueres-Vilafant high-speed railway station:Avis
Figueres-Vilafant high-speed railway station (without offices): Autorent and Ampuriacar
Figueres RENFE Station (Regional train station): Enterprise, Alamo, National
Scheduled tours:
December: Saturday 3, Tuesday 6, Thursday 8, Saturday 17, Friday 23, Wednesday 28, Friday 30.
Starting time: 6PM
Enjoy a walk in the downtown of Figueres while discovering the unique Salvador Dalí’s Christmas lights! Discover all the secrets around the lights designed by the genius as its Christmas postcards. Profitez de l’ambiance de Noël à Figueres avec l’association de guides de Figueres!
November
Saturday 26 at 4:30pM.
December
Saturday 10 at 11AM.
Thursday 29 at 11AM.
Discover the secrets and different parts of one of the oldest buildings in Figueres, the Church of Sant Pere, around which the mediaeval town was created. It’s been the setting for significant historical events, such as a royal wedding and the bombardments during the Spanish Civil War. And don’t miss the spectacular views of the city from the bell tower!
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Even though the city of Figueres was distant of the war front prior to the concluding months of the Spanish Civil War, the armed conflict affected the city since the very first moment.
The day by day of its citizens utterly changed and two clashing sides were created. Hopelessly, the city’s physiognomy had already switched.
We suggest you a guided tour to discover the history of these war years in the city of Figueres, in which is also included, among other visiting points, the entry of the air raid shelter located in the “Plaça del Gra”.
October
Saturday 1 at 11AM
Monday 31 at 11AM
November
Saturday 12 at 11AM
December
Friday 30 at 11AM
We propose a tour of the most singular places in Figueres linked to the artist Salvador Dalí i Domènech. We’ll explore the settings of his life, such as his family home, the church where he was baptised and where his funeral was held, his second home, where he painted his first works, and his most mature and complex creation, the Dalí Theatre-Museum, among many others.
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The Toy Museum of Catalonia contains a section devoted to the childhood and adolescence of Salvador Dalí, with photos of the family, his school studies, his first exhibitions, etc. The most outstanding piece is Don Osito Marquina, the Dalí brothers’ favourite toy, named like that due to the creativity of the poet Federico García Lorca.
Beside the Rambla there’s a large outdoor commercial area that encompasses the streets with the most history in the city. It’s ideal for finding everything you need, strolling around and finding its squares, nooks and crannies and some of the city’s noble buildings, such as the old Church of Sant Pere.
Recommended visit
Due to its vast surface area (32 hectares) and its long perimeter (3,120 metres), it’s the largest modern fortress (from the 18th century) in Europe.. Its sophisticated construction techniques applied to the military engineering of the era and the exceptional views of Figueres and the Empordà will amaze you.
From July 1 to August 31
Every day 10 am to 8 pm
From September 1 to November 1:
10.30 a.m . to 6 p.m.
Closed: Monday (except public holidays)
Maximum access allowed: 1 hour before closing time
Parking
Outdoor
Food available
Public services
The Dalí Theatre-Museum is a pole of attraction for thousands of visitors throughout the year. It was built upon Salvador Dalí’s express wishes on the remains of the old Municipal Theatre of his home town and it was conceived and designed by the artist himself to offer visitors the chance to enter into his surreal and captivating world.
From July 1 to August 31
Open every day 9 am – 8 pm
From September 1 to 30: 9:30 am. to 6 pm
1 October to 31 December: 10.30 am to 6 pm
Closing day: Monday (except 31/10, 05 and 26/12 which will be open) and December 25
Figueres is connected to the territory via different routes, including the Itinnerània path network, the Way of Saint James, which crosses the region from La Jonquera to Girona, and the path along the Manol river. In turn, these are linked to other networks such as the Pirinexus or the Gran Recorregut (GR) or long-distance paths.
The main healthy circuit within the city is the one that encircles Sant Ferran castle, allowing you to admire this spectacular monument and, at the same time, enjoy the magnificent view of the plain of the Empordà.
Dalí spent a large part of his life in Figueres, particularly the early and final years; he was baptised and his funeral was held in the Church of Sant Pere and he frequented restaurants such as the Hotel Duran and the Astoria, as well as the Canet Bookshop and the Rambla.
Recommended visit
Cultural interest
Public services
Adapted place
Multiple bus stops
Parking
Food available
We also have several companies that have charging points for electric vehicles, in these cases chargeable ones.
Empark car parks: Passeig Nou and Figueres Hospital
It proposes a journey through the history of the art of the Empordà and Catalonia over the last two centuries, from the realistic landscapes and surrealism to the latest trends. At the same time it organises temporary exhibitions that analyse and present art and culture from a contemporary perspective.
Monday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Figueres has a fleet of taxis, with fixed stops on the central Rambla, the conventional train station and the AVE Figueres-Vilafant station.
Find out more about the history and nooks and crannies of Sant Ferran castle with a guided tour that takes you to the moat in a jeep, to the giant underground tank in an inflatable boat and to the tunnels that run through its basement with the protection of a helmet.
Advanced booking required.
Parking
Public services
Cultural interest
The Forest Park constitutes the lungs of Figueres; covering more than 44,000 m2 it’s the largest green area in the city and it boasts important botanical diversity, as well as a picnic zone and two children’s play areas. In fact, Figueres has about 80 children’s play areas throughout the city. There are also several private children’s playgrounds.
This year, after two special editions due to Covid restrictions, the original form of the festival is back!
Feel the Acústica!
Each year this music festival puts on about thirty performances that occupy different urban spaces in the historical and commercial centre of the city. It has become a benchmark festival in the Catalan music scene, with the presence of artists renowned throughout the country. It also offers a family programme so that both younger and older visitors can enjoy the experience!
As well as the concerts, the Acústica organises parallel activities such as the Record Fair, food trucks and the Acústica Market, a space where young creators can showcase their collections.
01-04 September
Heritage route of the cemetery of Figueres
The route consists in an audioguided circuit around the pantheons. This tour can be done in four languages: Catalan, Spanish, French and English.
At the main entrance, the beginning of the route, the visitors can find a QR code in order to start the audioguided tour. User won’t be required to download any app or to create any account.
This summer 2022 Figueres wants you to enjoy your holidays with our concerts, guided tours, sardanes, cinema and routes. Don’t miss our summer scheduling!
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From June 2nd to June 19th
The bars and restaurants that participate in this initiative have prepared a Dalinian-inspired tapa paired with a glass of Empordà Denomination of Origin Wine, which is offered for 4 euros.
You can vote for the best restaurant and enter a draw to win a dinner for two people.
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Recommended visit
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Food available
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, between the age-old Plaça del Gra and the avant-garde Plaça Catalunya, allow yourself to be seduced by the smells and colours of the 0-km products of Figueres Market, a veritable showcase for the gardens and orchards of the Empordà. The constantly crowded and lively clothes marketcan be found on Thursdays in the Passeig Nou.
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
From 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We propose a tour of the most singular places in Figueres linked to the artist Salvador Dalí i Domènech. It’s a two-way route (following the ants on the tiles indicating the path) that goes through the historical and commercial centre of the city, starting from the Dalí Theatre-Museum or from the conventional railway station.
Also available as a guided tour
Figueres has several bicycle rental companies.
Figueres has two railway stations. The conventional railway station, at which the commuter lines with connections to a large part of Catalonia arrive, is located in the city centre.
The high-speed station connects Figueres with Barcelona and Madrid on the one hand and with Paris and several French cities on the other. This station is located a kilometre and a half from the city centre and provides a shuttle bus service coordinated with the arrival of each train, as well as a fleet of taxis.
Figueres has a complex that consists of two indoor municipal swimming pools, one 25 m long and another small (16.6 m x 6 m), 1 m deep. Right next door is the outdoor pool, a perfect place to cool off and play sports on the hottest days.
In addition, there are water activities for the whole family: aquagym, aquasalus, correction, maintenance and learning to swim.
The Albert Gurt Stadium in Figueres has a 400-metre athletics track with 6 lanes, 2 long jump areas, 1 high jump area, 1 pole vault area, 1 shot putt area and a football pitch.
Figueres has one of the largest skateparks in Catalonia, 700 square metres in size. Located in Avinguda Maria Àngels Anglada, s/n, the project was designed in partnership with the city’s users. It is a meeting place for lovers of skateboarding, scooters, BMX and rollerblading. Occasional sporting events and competitions are held here.
The Alt Empordà Tennis Club sports complex, located at Pujada del Castell, 53, has three tennis courts with synthetic flooring approved by the Catalan Tennis Federation. The courts are separated from each other, which means that this sport can be played in a comfortable, quiet and pleasant manner.
The Figueres Tennis Club is a leading tennis and paddle institution in the province of Girona. The club’s facilities consist of 7 tennis courts, 7 paddle tennis courts, 2 touch tennis courts, a gym and an outdoor pool, among many others. . Several leagues and championships are held throughout the year.
A sports complex covering 800 square metres with a climbing wall, a boulder area and specific training grounds, a technical climbing area, other complementary equipment and ancillary services.
The shops of Figueres are also the city’s ambassadors for visitors. In partnership with the Tourist Information Office, the shops taking part in this initiative offer basic tourist assistance to the visitors who go in to ask for information and resolve their queries. We want to offer a friendly and hospitable city to the tourists who come to find out more about Figueres. Look for the sign and feel free to ask, we’ll be happy to help you!
Stroll around the centre of Figueres and discover the most iconic and historical parts of the city. You’ll find charming squares full of secrets and vestiges of the past, as well as noble and unique buildings in different architectural styles, ranging from modernism to neoclassicism.
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Will you arrive in Figueres by high-speed train? You’ll find us at the station; we’ll resolve any queries you may have about the city, the county, transport and mobility and we’ll offer tailored tourist products and activities for you to enjoy from the very first moment of your stay in Figueres and the Empordà.
Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
During the summer months a third tourist information point is set up in the heart of the historical centre of Figueres, next to the Dalí Theatre-Museum, a place crowded with visitors to the city. It’s located in the lobby of the headquarters of the COAC (Architects’ Association of Catalonia) and it has a small temporary exhibition. You’ll find all kinds of information on the city. Come and see us!
CLOSED
until next summer season.
The Figueres Tourist Information Office is located in the city centre, a few metres from Salvador Dalí’s family home, the Rambla and the Dalí Theatre-Museum. The building that houses it was the former municipal slaughterhouse, an outstanding piece of Catalan modernism. Inside it there is also a temporary exhibition room for contemporary art and culture managed by the Empordà Museum.
The office staff provide personalised assistance for visitors from here and further afield in several languages, with tourist information and proposals for activities for finding out more about the city, the county and Catalonia.
The office has free Wi-Fi and a touch screen with an internet connection for tourist-related enquiries about Figueres and the county. Outside it an interactive touch totem provides a 24-hour service.
Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Figueres also has a range of chargeable private car parks near the historical and commercial centre.
Empark: Passeig Nou (western area, 277 places)
Parking Dos: c/ Sant Pau (southern area, 112 places)
Parking Formula: c/ De la Jonquera (northern area, 109 places)
Saba: Garrigal (northern area, 155 places), El Firal (western area, 118 places), Plaça Catalunya (eastern area, 367 places)
Sanartrade: Plaça Tarradellas (eastern area, 55 places) and Anicet de Pagès (western area, 65 places)
Figueres has several municipal car parks strategically located five or ten minutes on foot from the historical and commercial centre, which is partially pedestrianised with blue and green zone parking spaces.
Free parking: Rec Arnau (north area, 255 places), Carretera de Llançà (northeast area, 205 places), els Fossos (east area, 160 places), Migdia (south area, 53 places), Riera (west area, 146 places).
1 euro/day : El Far-carretera de Roses (east area, 325 places)
Figueres has two loading and unloading areas available for tourist coaches: Ronda Parc and Plaça Tarradellas.
Private coaches can also park at the Coach Station or in the Saba-Garrigal private car park next to the Dalí Theatre-Museum.
In Figueres there are several urban bus lines that connect the different areas of the city.
In addition, there is a shuttle busservice between the city center and the AVE Figueres-Vilafant train station.
Figueres has two municipal electric vehicle charging points, in Plaça Creu de la Mà and Plaça Josep Tarradellas.
To charge your car for free you have to sign up for the “Mobilitat Figueres” card (you must register at the FISERSA offices), the mobile application of the electric chargers or the contactless card for interoperability with other municipalities.
The best way to discover every corner of Figueres is, without a doubt, walking around the city The historic and commercial center is a space reserved for pedestrians.
There are several routes that connect the city with the territory, such as the Figueres-Roses cycle tourism axis, the Way of Saint James (from La Jonquera to Girona) and the Bicitranscat project currently undergoing implementation to create a route for cyclists between Figueres and Perpignan. These are linked to other networks such as the Pirinexus and different circular cycling circuits to allow you to discover the county.
Figueres is easily accessible by road. It’s only half an hour from Girona and the border with France and an hour and a half from Barcelona via the N-II road or AP-7 motorway (exits 3 and 4).
The N-260 road connects the city with the coast (Llançà and Portbou) to the north-east and the interior and the Pyrenees (Garrotxa) to the west. It can also be reached from the area of the Bay of Roses and El Cap de Creus along the C-260 road.
The coach station is located next to the conventional railway station beside the centre of Figueres. It brings together coaches that cover lines around the county, province (connections with the whole of the Costa Brava) and Catalonia and others that provide international connections.
Figueres doesn’t have its own airport but it can be reached from the nearest Catalan ones: Girona-Costa Brava Airport (37 km away) and Barcelona-El Prat Airport (154 km away).
There’s a bus route that runs between the two airports and Figueres. You can also use the rail connections, although they involve a change of means of transport in the centre of Girona or Barcelona.
The quality and uniqueness of Empordà oil are guaranteed by the specific varieties in the area. Its taste and sensations change, depending on which of them the oil is produced with, from the delicate balance between sweet and bitter of the argudell and corivell varieties to the fruity and mature oil with a certain degree of spiciness that comes from the verdal or Llei de Cadaqués variety.
In any event, Empordà oil has a clear, clean and transparent appearance and remarkable complexity, with aromas reminiscent of fennel, almonds and anise.
As well as the tastings, don’t miss out on the experience of visiting the mills with hydraulic press systems where the oil is traditionally made.
There are a wide range of Empordà wines. The red wines are of high quality, full-bodied, well-constituted and harmonious, sometimes with the nuance of a careful ageing process.
The white wines are often made with local, fresh and tasty varieties, as well as other monovarieties of notable quality. There are also rosé wines characterised by a well-defined cherry colour, great personality, delicate and fresh aromas and a moderate alcohol content.
Two singular wines from the area are sweet and ideal for accompanying desserts: the Empordà Grenache and the Empordà Muscatel. The organic wines, mistelas, over-ripe grape wines and sparkling wines complete the Empordà range.
Come and taste them and enjoy the vast array of wine tourism experiences organised in the Empordà wineries!
There are several routes that connect the city with the territory, such as the Figueres-Roses cycle tourism axis, the Way of Saint James (from La Jonquera to Girona) and the Bicitranscat project currently undergoing implementation to create a route for cyclists between Figueres and Perpignan. These are linked to other networks such as the Pirinexus and different circular cycling circuits to allow you to discover the county.
If you prefer the company of someone who knows the route well and can tell you about the curiosities of the places you come to along it, don’t miss out on the guided trips offered by Empordà Lovers, Eo Bikes and Sappysport!
L’Empordà has the sea and mountains; explore the three natural parks that surround Figueres. The county also has a millennial cultural heritage waiting to be discovered, from the first Greek colony on the mainland to the numerous mediaeval monuments and towns.
A proposal for all theatre-goers who are looking for fun, tears and stomachache due to laughing so much. It’s a showcase open to the world of clowns, jesters and mime and other more unclassifiable artists. Humour, satire, irony and sarcasm are the chief ingredients.
Here you’ll find prestigious international artists who combat seriousness, boredom and a monotonous lifestyle. Don’t let them spoil your existence, let them brighten it up!
September 17-19
The Jazz Festival, organised by local entities, schedules different styles with the aim of satisfying all kinds of audiences. It seeks to introduce jazz to the people and the city and turns some areas of Figueres (squares, streets, premises, auditoriums and theatres) into the main stages of the Festival.
July 16-18
Figueres es MOU (Figueres Moves) is a dance and movement festival. Each year it brings together domestic and international artists to put on dance performances in the city’s squares and theatres. Its goal is to introduce dance to all kinds of spectators; its excellence in reaching new audiences has been acknowledged by the 2019-2020 Effe Label. It therefore searches for interaction and experiences shared by the artists and the public, not only with the performances, but also with the creative classes and workshops open to everyone.
July 1-4
The local festival is held in Figueres on 3rd May (the day of Santa Creu). Each day throughout a week different fairs fills the city’s streets and squares with life. There’s something for all ages and interests, including drawing and painting, old books, second-hand items, craftwork, food, local products, attractions, etc.
The Empordà Wine Show is held on the Rambla each year. This is a top-tier event for the promotion of DO Empordà wines and the county as a destination for wine tourists. It’s a meeting point for the wineries and agri-food producers from the area and the general public from home and abroad. As well as the stands for trying and purchasing wines, numerous activities based on the world of wine are organised, ranging from tastings and visits to talks.
The fair for sellers of second-hand items and collectors is held every third Saturday of the month. The Rambla is packed with antiques and curiosities of all kinds, ranging from furniture and household items to books, records and colour prints. It’s a pole of attraction for the locals and visitors to the city and the atmosphere encourages them to stand and gape all day.
Each year this fair brings together thousands of visitors from all over Catalonia and the south of France. The city’s dealers exhibit and sell vehicles of all makes at special prices.
This fair is held every year on Sant Josep’s Day (around 19th March) to enable you to lick your fingers as you enjoy the brunyols (fritters) of the Empordà. You’ll find stalls where you can taste and buy them as well as other food and artisan products. Children’s recreational activities, musical performances and other forms of entertainment are also organised.
This is a collectible toy fair where you can find trains, dolls, puzzles, puppets, comics and all kinds of toys from our and other European countries. Come and find, buy, sell or swap toys which, like so many new ones, date back to the 1980s!
Beside the Rambla there’s a large outdoor commercial area that encompasses the streets with the most history in the city. It’s ideal for finding everything you need as you stroll around in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere. The establishments and products are numerous, ranging from local businesses to international franchises, from food to clothes and accessories, electronics and much, much more!
It brings together a private collection with more than 3,000 mechanical objects from around the world that explain the technological transformations of the 19th and part of the 20th centuries. A museum to jog the memories of older visitors and for younger ones to discover.
From Tuesday to Saturday:
4pm – 7pm
Adapted place
Public services
Cultural interest
The Toy Museum of Catalonia contains a section devoted to the childhood and adolescence of Salvador Dalí, with photos of the family, his school studies, his first exhibitions, etc. The most outstanding piece is Don Osito Marquina, the Dalí brothers’ favourite toy, named like that due to the creativity of the poet Federico García Lorca.
Adapted place
Bus stop
Public services
Cultural interest
Salvador Dalí Domènech was born here on 11th May 1904. The Dalí family lived on the mezzanine floor of this property located in Carrer de Monturiol, number 6 (nowadays number 20) and his father had his notary’s office on the ground floor. Work is currently being carried out on it as part of a project to museify the premises and open them to the public.
Recommended visit
The fact that Figueres is a dalian city is reflected in the numerous sculptures inspired by the artist that are scattered all around it: “Portrait of Dalí” in the lower square of the Rambla, the huge cypress that welcomes you from the south of the city, “La Grande Cuillère”, donated by the Georges Pompidou Centre, and so on.
Recommended visit
Adapted place
Cultural interest
© Salvador Dalí, Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation, VEGAP, Figueres, 2020
A space that complements the Theatre-Museum and exhibits more than forty jewels designed by Dalí, comprising a unique ensemble. Gold, platinum, gemstones, pearls and corals carefully selected by Dalí come together to shape the artist’s singular iconography with their colours and symbolism.
With the support of the Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation
One of the most iconic urban areas in Figueres. This tree-lined avenue that’s lively at all times of the day becomes a privileged setting for fairs, festivals and cultural events throughout the year.
L’Empordà has the sea and mountains; explore the three natural parks that surround Figueres. The county also has a millennial cultural heritage waiting to be discovered, from the first Greek colony on the mainland to the numerous mediaeval monuments and towns.
Recommended visit
Outdoor
Multiple bus stops
Cultural interest
Que Figueres és una ciutat daliniana es pot comprovar amb la multitud d’escultures inspirades per Dalí que esquitxen tota la seva extensió: “Retrat de Dalí” de la placeta baixa de la Rambla, el xiprer monumental que dona la benvinguda des del sud de la ciutat, “La Grande Cuillère” cedida pel Centre Georges Pompidou…
Visita recomanada
Interés cultural
A l’aire lliure
Indret adaptat
Múltiples parades de bus
Aparcament
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