🇪🇸Figueres

Dalí Theatre-Museum

This is the main reason most families come to Figueres, and it absolutely delivers. Dalí personally designed the museum from the bombed ruins of a theatre, filling it with immersive rooms, visual tricks, projections, and sound effects. The Mae West room, the jewel exhibit, and Dalí's own crypt beneath the stage are all genuinely memorable. Children stay engaged from start to finish.

Castell de Sant Ferran

One of the largest 18th-century fortresses in Europe, built in 1753 during the reign of Ferdinand VI. The sheer scale of this place is jaw-dropping. The grounds are vast, with panoramic views over the surrounding landscape, and there is plenty of space for kids to roam freely. It is a great contrast to the compact old town and feels like a proper adventure.

Museu del Joguet (Toy Museum)

Tucked into the centre of Figueres, this Catalan Toy Museum holds a fascinating collection of toys from different historical periods. It is a genuine hit with children and a lovely nostalgic experience for parents too. The exhibits span generations and give a surprisingly rich window into social history through the lens of play.

La Rambla promenade

La Rambla is the beating heart of Figueres, a wide pedestrian street lined with cafés and shops where locals and visitors mingle. Keep an eye out for the small Dalí artwork displayed here. It is a relaxed spot to grab a coffee, let the kids run around, and soak up the easy Catalan pace of life.

Plaça de l'Ajuntament

Figueres's neoclassical arcaded Town Hall Square is a charming spot worth a short detour. The handsome town hall building and the shaded arcades make it a pleasant place to pause, and it gives you a real sense of the city's historic character beyond the Dalí spectacle.

Torre Galatea

Located right next to the Dalí Theatre-Museum, Torre Galatea is where Salvador Dalí spent his final years and ultimately died. The striking red tower with its distinctive egg sculptures on the roofline is an iconic Figueres sight. While it is not fully open to the public as a museum, it is a fascinating stop on any Dalí-themed walk through the city.

Dalí's birth house on Monturiol Street

For families who want to go deeper into the Dalí story, a short walk to Monturiol Street lets you see the house where Salvador Dalí was born. It is a simple but meaningful stop that adds context to everything you see in the museum, and kids often find it fascinating to picture a famous artist growing up on an ordinary street.