Figueres
Spain · CatalunyaES
City in Catalonia, Spain
Figueres is the capital city of Alt Empordà County, in the Girona region, Catalonia, Spain. The town is the birthplace of artist Salvador Dalí, and houses the Dalí Theatre and Museum, a large museum designed by Dalí himself which attracts many visitors. It is also the birthplace of Narcís Monturiol, inventor of the first successful machine-powered submarine. Also born here was Mónica Naranjo, one of the best-selling Spanish singers of the 1990s and 2000s.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 49,689
- Coordinates
- 42.266, 2.962
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 39 m
Overview of Figueres
Figueres sits in Catalunya, Spain and reads as a compact town. Population figures land around 49,689. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights culture, family and sports above everything else.
Things to do in Figueres
Culture in Figueres
(2)Figueres's culture entries include Art Galleries and Museums. It is a direct read of Figueres's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Family in Figueres
(1)Family lovers get Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Figueres's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Figueres
(1)Our data lists Trail Running as sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Figueres.
Best time to visit Figueres
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Access Figueres through a larger town in Catalunya; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Figueres that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Figueres known for?
- Figueres is mainly a destination for culture, family and sports, set in Catalunya, Spain with around 49,689 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Figueres?
- You can plan around Art Galleries, Museums, Water Parks and Trail Running in Figueres. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Figueres?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Figueres located?
- Administratively, Figueres sits in Catalunya, Spain — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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