Figueres Holidays: Dalí Museum, Day Trips and Weather
Província de Girona · Catalonia · Spain · 46,381 residents
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Plaça de Braus de FigueresFigueres is a Catalan town of around 46,000 people in the Província de Girona, set inland at just 41 metres above sea level. Most visitors come for the Dalí Theatre and Museum, a museum dedicated to Salvador Dalí built by converting a theatre, a few minutes' walk from the centre. It is far from a one-sight town, though: the Museu de l'Empordà, the Toy Museum of Catalonia and the Technical Museum of the Empordà all lie within a quarter of a mile, which makes it an easy base for families. Girona airport, with direct flights from the United Kingdom, is about 27 miles away, and small towns such as Besalú and Cadaqués are within 16 miles.
Why go
- The Dalí Theatre and Museum, a converted theatre, is barely 0.2 miles from the town centre.
- Four museums, including the Toy Museum of Catalonia, sit within a quarter of a mile.
- Girona airport has direct UK flights and is roughly 38 minutes away by car.
Top sights in Figueres
Museums, Convents and a Castle
The Dalí Theatre and Museum is the headline, about 0.2 miles from the centre: a museum dedicated to Salvador Dalí, created by converting a theatre. Close by are the Museu de l'Empordà, right in the centre, the Technical Museum of the Empordà at around 0.25 miles, and the Toy Museum of Catalonia, roughly 100 metres away, the last two particularly good with children.
Further out, the Plaça de Braus de Figueres, the town's bullring, is about half a mile away, the Museo Histórico Militar de Figueras roughly 0.8 miles, and the Aqüeducte de Figueres about 1.4 miles. Religious buildings include the Convent de les Religioses de Sant Josep, around 0.1 miles from the centre, and the Convent dels Caputxins de Figueres at about 0.3 miles, while the Castell del Far d'Empordà stands around 2 miles away in Alfar.
Tours and tickets for Figueres can be booked directly on this page, where you will find the available options listed.
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Tours & tickets in Figueres
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Figueres can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Choosing a Base in Figueres
Figueres is inland rather than on the coast, so the choice is less about seafront versus old town and more about how close you want to be to the museums. Staying in the centre puts the Dalí Theatre and Museum, the Museu de l'Empordà and the Toy Museum of Catalonia within a short walk, which suits families and anyone without a car.
With a population of around 46,000, Figueres is a working town rather than a resort. If you would rather sleep by the water, Empuriabrava (8 miles) and Roses (11 miles) are close enough to treat Figueres as a day out instead. This page shows live hotel prices so you can compare options for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Figueres and the villages around it is a hire car from Girona (GRO), about 38 min away.
Best time to visit Figueres
Weather Month by Month
- 13°CJan24 mm
- 16°CFeb67 mm
- 19°CMar59 mm
- 21°CApr68 mm
- 23°CMay100 mm
- 28°CJun73 mm
- 32°CJul32 mm
- 32°CAug47 mm
- 27°CSept66 mm
- 24°COct78 mm
- 18°CNov43 mm
- 14°CDec31 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable for sightseeing on foot. April reaches around 21°C and October about 24°C, though October is one of the wetter months with roughly 10 rainy days. June, at around 28°C with 9 rainy days, is warm without the peak heat.
July and August are the hottest months, with daytime highs of about 32°C and lows near 20°C, but they are also among the driest, with five or six rainy days. May is the wettest month, with around 100 mm of rain over 14 days, so pack a waterproof if you travel then.
Winters are mild: January peaks at around 13°C with lows of 4°C, and December and January are relatively dry, which makes a short museum break perfectly workable out of season.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
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| Jan | 13°C | 4°C | 24 mm | 7 h |
| Feb | 16°C | 5°C | 67 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 19°C | 8°C | 59 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 21°C | 10°C | 68 mm | 11 h |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 100 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 28°C | 17°C | 73 mm | 12 h |
| Jul | 32°C | 20°C | 32 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 32°C | 20°C | 47 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 27°C | 16°C | 66 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 24°C | 14°C | 78 mm | 8 h |
| Nov | 18°C | 9°C | 43 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 14°C | 5°C | 31 mm | 7 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights, Ferries and the Drive
Girona (GRO) is the closest airport, about 27 miles away and roughly 38 minutes by car, and it has direct flights from the United Kingdom. Barcelona (BCN), also with direct UK flights, is around 81 miles away, about 1 hour 55 minutes by road. Reus (REU), with direct UK flights too, is further at roughly 121 miles, close to 3 hours' drive.
The nearest ferry port is Barcelona, about 74 miles away, with sailings to the Balearics (Palma, Alcúdia, Maó, Ciutadella and Ibiza), Italy and Morocco. If you are driving from home, allow around 14 hours from Calais.
By air
- Girona (GRO)27 miles, about 38 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Barcelona (BCN)81 miles, about 1 h 55 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Reus (REU)121 miles, about 2 h 51 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 14 h without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Barcelona (74 miles).
Figueres is good for
Around Figueres
Day Trips Within 17 Miles
The closest outing is Empuriabrava, about 8 miles away, followed by Roses at around 11 miles. Heading north, el Port de la Selva, a village of under a thousand people, is roughly 14 miles off, and Cadaqués about 16 miles.
Inland, Besalú and Banyoles are both around 14 miles away, and Verges about 15 miles. Torroella de Montgrí, at roughly 17 miles, completes a ring of towns that can each be reached and enjoyed in an easy day.
Tips from Robin
Practical Tips Before You Go
Figueres is not a coastal town, so if a swim is part of the plan, budget time for the short drive towards Empuriabrava or Roses. Car hire from Girona airport makes these trips, and the castle at Alfar, far simpler.
In July and August, with highs around 32°C, save the outdoor sights such as the aqueduct and the bullring for the morning and spend the afternoon inside the museums, most of which are within a quarter of a mile of each other. In May, the wettest month, the same compact museum cluster makes a rainy day easy to fill.
Questions people ask
How far is Figueres from Girona airport?
Girona airport is about 27 miles from Figueres, roughly 38 minutes by car. It has direct flights from the United Kingdom, making it the most convenient arrival point. Barcelona airport, also with direct UK flights, is about 81 miles away, close to two hours' drive.
Is the Dalí museum in Figueres easy to walk to?
Yes. The Dalí Theatre and Museum is about 0.2 miles from the town centre, and the Museu de l'Empordà, the Toy Museum of Catalonia and the Technical Museum of the Empordà are all within roughly a quarter of a mile, so they combine easily on foot.
Is Figueres on the coast?
No, Figueres lies inland at around 41 metres above sea level. The nearest towns in its surroundings include Empuriabrava, about 8 miles away, and Roses, about 11 miles, while Cadaqués and el Port de la Selva are around 14 to 16 miles off.
What is the hottest month in Figueres?
July and August are the hottest, with daytime highs of around 32°C and night-time lows of about 20°C. They are also relatively dry, with five or six rainy days each. For cooler sightseeing, April at 21°C and October at 24°C are more comfortable.
Is Figueres good for a family holiday?
It works well for families who enjoy museums. The Toy Museum of Catalonia, the Technical Museum of the Empordà and the Dalí Theatre and Museum are all close to the centre, and the military history museum is under a mile away. Day trips to nearby towns add variety.
Can I drive to Figueres from the UK?
Yes. Allow around 14 hours of driving from Calais. If you prefer to fly, Girona, Barcelona and Reus airports all have direct flights from the United Kingdom, with Girona the closest at about 38 minutes by car.