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Figueres
Give Figueres one night, not a day trip: book the Dalí museum online for opening time, walk the Old Town, then use it as a Costa Brava base.
Figueres is a small Catalan city of about 45,000 people, 55 minutes from Barcelona by high-speed train and 15 minutes by car from Costa Brava beaches. The Dalí Theatre-Museum is the reason most people come, and it is the most-visited museum in Spain after the Prado. One night lets you see the museum without the midday crush and still reach the coast, the Empordà wine country or the French border the next morning.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, museum crowds), weekends year-round
- Airports
- GRO · BCN
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Figueres112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Figueres, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyFigueres is a calm small city; the real risks are pickpockets around the museum and station in summer, heat in July–August…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergency services · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRO Girona Costa Brava (About 50 km (31 mi) south; bus to Girona then train, or a through bus toward Figueres.GRO Girona Costa Brava (About 31 mi (50 km) south; bus to Girona then train, or a through bus toward Figueres.
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable: museum, Rambla, Old Town and the castle are all within 20 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Beerbar / supermarket€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)€1–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, centre to Vilafant station€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, 2-star or guesthouse, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room, 2-star or guesthouse, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €100 (≈ US$120) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GRO Girona Costa Brava (About 50 km (31 mi) south; bus to Girona then train, or a through bus toward Figueres. Check current schedules.) · BCN Barcelona El Prat (Direct bus to Figueres, or train from Barcelona Sants to Figueres Vilafant in about 55 min.)GRO Girona Costa Brava (About 31 mi (50 km) south; bus to Girona then train, or a through bus toward Figueres. Check current schedules.) · BCN Barcelona El Prat (Direct bus to Figueres, or train from Barcelona Sants to Figueres Vilafant in about 55 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Apr (7 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Figueres: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable: museum, Rambla, Old Town and the castle are all within 20 minutes on foot. Local and regional trains use the central station; AVE and international trains use Figueres Vilafant, 2 km west, with a bus to town. Car rental offices sit next to the station — book ahead online for better rates.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cadaqués
goDoor to door: About 1 h by car
Car via the GI-614 over the hills, or bus from Figueres with a change
Dalí's Portlligat house needs a timed booking; the village itself is a half day.
L'Escala
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car or bus toward the coast
Greek and Roman ruins at Empúries plus a beach afternoon.
Tossa de Mar
cautionDoor to door: 1.25–1.75 h
Car down the coast, or train to Girona/Blanes then bus
Better as a full day from a coastal base than from Figueres.
Girona
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Regional train from Figueres local station, about 40 min
Old town, cathedral and the Onyar houses; easy half day.
Besalú
goDoor to door: About 40 min by car
Car, or bus with a change
Medieval bridge and lanes; small enough for a morning.
Blanes
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Train south with a change at Maçanet or Girona
Long for a return day; pair with the coast instead.
Sant Feliu de Guíxols
goDoor to door: About 1 h by car
Car, or train plus bus
Coastal town with a market and a small old centre.
L'Estartit
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Car toward the Baix Empordà coast
Boat trips to the Medes Islands run in season; check sailings.
El Port de la Selva
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car over the Cap de Creus road
Start of the Catalan Way of St James; fishing village and coves.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old Town around La Rambla
Walk to the Dalí museum, the toy museum and dinner; best for one night without a car.
Near Figueres local station
Regional trains and the bus station across Plaça de l'Estació; cheapest beds, 10–15 min walk to the museum.
Figueres Vilafant area
High-speed station 2 km (1.2 mi) west of the centre; only useful if you arrive late or leave early.High-speed station 1.2 mi (2 km) west of the centre; only useful if you arrive late or leave early.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 2-star or guesthouse1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €100 | €200 |
| Dalí Theatre-Museum, general online Sep–Jun2 × €18 | €36 |
| Dalí Theatre-Museum, general online Jul–Aug2 × €21 | €42 |
| Castell de Sant Ferran interior2 × €4 | €8 |
| Museu del Joguet adult2 × €7 | €14 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €41 |
| Trip total≈ €226 per person per day, bed included | €451≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del dia at lunch | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer, bar / supermarket | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) / €1–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi, centre to Vilafant station | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Regional train Figueres to Girona | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| AVE Barcelona Sants to Figueres Vilafantbook ahead for cheaper fares | €15–30 (≈ US$18–35) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dalí museum tickets are timed and capped: buy online at least a day ahead, since same-day online sales close and the box office only sells what is left.
- Skip the restaurant strip on Carrer de la Jonquera between Peralada and Muralla — it feeds museum crowds, not the region.
- Summer weekends and cloudy beach days push museum queues up; go at opening on a weekday.
- The castle interior opens on seasonal hours and can close without much notice: check before walking up.
Emergency numbers
- All emergency services
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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Emergency
- All emergency services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Figueres; most countries keep embassies in Madrid and consulates in Barcelona (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- AVE Barcelona Sants → Figueres Vilafant: about 55 min, €15–30 (≈ US$18–35) booked ahead
- Regional train Figueres → Girona: about 40 min, €5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
- Taxi centre → Figueres Vilafant: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gràcies — Thank you (GRAH-see-es)
- El compte, si us plau — The bill, please (el KOM-tuh, see oos plow)
- On és el museu? — Where is the museum? (on es el moo-ZEH-oo)
- Puc pagar amb targeta? — Can I pay by card? (pook pah-GAR um tar-GEH-tah)
- On és el lavabo? — Where is the toilet? (on es el lah-VAH-boo)
Catalan is the everyday language; Spanish works everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Figueres. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, museum crowds), weekends year-round · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 9 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for GRO and BCN: last trains and buses field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: La Rambla and Old Town, the Dalí museum and Sant Pere, the castle hill, the Vilafant station side.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Dalí Theatre-Museum, Castell de Sant Ferran, Museu del Joguet, Museu de l'Empordà) and eat pages with last orders.
- Costa Brava transfer fixtures so coastal day trips can go green.
Sources
- officialFigueres city council
- officialDalí Theatre-Museum, official
- officialCastell de Sant Ferran, official
- officialMuseu de l'Empordà, official
- officialMuseu del Joguet, official
- secondaryWikivoyage: Figueres, revision 5256634 (CC BY-SA 4.0)