Two days with Dalí

The town of Figueres is home to the renowned Salvador Dalí Theatre-Museum and was the next stop on our trip. The museum building sits in the centre of the town and occupies the remains of the old theatre, which burnt down during the Spanish civil war. Dalí created the museum and designed and painted most of the exhibits before he died in 1989. It’s a fascinating place, filled with some of his best paintings and surrealist creations, including the Palace of the Wind, Rainy Taxi and Galeatea of the Spheres, to name just a few. In the afternoon we drove to the coast and stayed in a site next to the beach. Unfortunately it was cold and windy so we couldn’t use the beach.

The Theatre-Museum from the outside.

The courtyard of the museum.

Very Dalí.

Former stage of the Theatre with a huge portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

The next day we drove 70km North to the small fishing village further up the coast called Port Lligad, where Dalí lived most of his life. This was a great drive over the tail end of the Pyrenees and down a very narrow winding road down to the small village. His house was recently opened to the public and you have to call and book to see it, which we did. It’s well worth the visit and provides a fascinating insight into the artist’s private life there with his wife Gala. The almost Greek looking white house with is medley of rooms, studios, terraces and art is really interesting to see, and has great views over the blue sea and the bay. Liam was super patient and again pleased to find fountains and a pool in the grounds. This would be our last day in Spain and we drove North over the rest of the Pyrenees. This was to be the most winding, narrow twisting road we have experienced on the trip. It was full of great views of the rugged coastline, high mountains, sheer drops and steep winding descents and climbs that never allowed us to get out of 3rd gear. Well worth the drive. Then all of a sudden, there at the top of one of the steep hills was the French boarder. We stopped for a photo, even though the rain was now getting worse, and then drove on down the French side to find a place to stay.

Dalí's house in Port LLigat.

The Master's work place in his studio.

View to the bay from the terrace.

More eggs ;)

Back in France and back in the rain.