Figueres: The Town of Salvador Dali
Figueres, Spain is the birth town of the famous Salvador Dali. It is the town of the famous. Located in the province of Girona in Catalonia, the town is filled with many memorabilia of famous people like the mentioned realist Salvador Dali. After the Spanish Civil War, the city was reestablished its pillars to be a tourists’ town supported by their sight-seeing-worthy places. It has then been an actuality of the “eat, drink and be merry”. There are plenty of sumptuous food and great wines to try, upped with surreal architecture and lively festas all year round.
Best Time to Visit
The town is very lively especially on Major festival dates like in May when the town celebrates its Festa Major de la Santa Creu and other festivals in town. During this time, people all over the world celebrates with the beautiful city hence, Figueres, ES hotels rates may also vary.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The town is a place to appreciate art as surreal buildings and old Spanish architecture fill the street of Figueres, ES. The Church of San Pedro or more locally known as the Iglesia de San Pedro awaits the visitors to its breathtaking stained glasses. A little down the lane, be drunk by the colors and art of Dali Museum. It is a magical place of madness. Complete the artistic experience with a stay in The Museum Apartments near the center of the city and only a few steps away from the Museum. There is also the Hotel Gourmet Emporda, an authentic homegrown Spanish hotel.